Direct Marketing Observations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Sometimes I just don’t have the oomph to put a complete holisitic 400-600 word thought together but instead these are things on my mind from last week. I keep repeating the following quote and can’t help but think this is incredibly accurate. “We don’t have a shortage of data we have a shortage of insight”, from Monika Wilczak.

Sports 170

Sports Social Media Mobile Loyalty 170

Direct Marketing Observations

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

In the game of basketball there’s something that really can separate the good players from the average players. A lot of players do not do it and yet they would be better served and more successful if they did do it. It’s fundamental to the game and yet a lot of coaches do not coach it or preach it. I’m not going to tell you what it is yet.

Marketing 152

Marketing Curation SEO Strategy 152

Direct Marketing Observations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

There was a time when Southwest Airlines were the darlings of social media. The numbers and the feel good stories were numerous and plentiful. However, Southwest Airlines notwithstanding, employees far and wide, seemed to have never received the memo about the impact of social and digital within the organization. Alas, some never seem to or ever will get that memo.

Airlines 138

Airlines Meeting Posterous Fashion 138