The Devilish Details of Inbound Marketing

The Devilish Details of Inbound Marketing

by | Dec 29, 2014

There are many reasons to be skeptical of the claims made by inbound marketing (or marketing automation — the terms are virtually synonymous). Here’s one. Here’s another. And here’s a third: Inbound marketing seems to be adopted by B2B companies that...
Do the Lighten Up*

Do the Lighten Up*

by | Dec 26, 2014

In 2004, the priest who presided over the high-school graduation of my son, Quinn, said this, acknowledging the myriad difficulties of the age in which the accidents of our births find us in existence: “We are blessed with challenges.” My first reaction...
Season’s Blessings

Season’s Blessings

by | Dec 24, 2014

In the song, “Turn, Turn, Turn”, made famous by the Byrds, though adapted from Ecclesiastes 3:1 by George Aber and Pete Seeger, we learn this: “To everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” So it is, then,...
Holiday Madness

Holiday Madness

by | Dec 23, 2014

Since the traditional holiday season is upon us, it might be helpful present some of the other holidays celebrated at this time of year. In addition to the ones listed here, a few more warrant elucidation: Free Gluten Day, December 17: Not to be confused with...
The Business Lessons of Literature

The Business Lessons of Literature

by | Dec 22, 2014

For man, unlike any other thing organic or inorganic in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks up the stairs of his concepts, emerges ahead of his accomplishments. (John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath) Like so many other inexplicable occurrences in my life, I...
Exchanging Ideas on Brand

Exchanging Ideas on Brand

by | Dec 18, 2014

I recently engaged in a discussion about branding on LinkedIn with a gentleman, Joseph Benson, who proved to be as patient as he is knowledgeable. I offer our exchange here, edited only for brevity and clarity, with Joseph’s permission. Joseph is indicated by...