Hard to Make Money Without Money

when i talk to recording industry clients about marketing – the turning of dreams to reality – one thing becomes clear very quickly. most don’t have the money it takes to make more money. it reminds me of a very funny louis ck skit below (he’s one of my...

A Nice Touch for Customers

i’m in outer banks for the labor day holiday, where i came across a nice touch at a roadside restaurant called currituck bbq company. check the photo below for a map with pushpins that displays all of the places from which their customers hail. it’s a...

Rolling Stone Magazine's Creative Promotion

i am extremely impressed with a line of tote bags i just saw on the rack from rolling stone magazine. the bags feature famous covers from their long, colorful history and easily stand out from the pack at the store. in addition to being an attractive product, this...

Not Sure How I Really Feel About This

seriously. i’m not sure how i really feel about this yahoo green article on how to get more stuff for free. america’s obsession with “freebies” and “getting a great deal” can also equate to consumers arriving at an unrealistic...

100% Favre-Free Sports Illustrated — Yikes!

the august 31 issue of sports illustrated included a graphic on its cover that caught my eye today. It’s a circle , with a #4 inside that’s crossed out and text that reads “100% favre-free issue.” unbelievable. brett favre had...

Collaborative Art Across the Internet

missed this article when it first surfaced, but i think it’s very interesting – cnn highlights various collaborative art projects between strangers across the web. in their coverage, you’ll find projects that span photo collages to music to video skits....