Advertising is now as slippery as a wet noodle. Media consumption is way up, like a second helping, but… What’s the secret sauce now?Maybe it’s old school, but fresh and tasty like today’s Tagliatelle. That’s marketing like mama used to make. So, what’s for dinner?
Tag Archives: business
Call someone who cares
No office chat No coffee shop talk No conference with 2-day old muffins We’re in “day two” of business not as usual. Lots changing in your day. Stop. Hit pause on social media, what’s on TV, whatever you’re doing… Take 1 minute and CALL someone to ask how they’re doing. It WILL mean a lot to […]
You got a turn ahead
Everyone’s day is taking an unexpected turn today. But as the other sign also says: NO STOPPING Your attitude is just as contagious as the virus we’re all fighting. Lead Smile (I can see you smiling from 6 feet away) Be Nice Do your business Call a friend Pet your dog Drink the drink and […]
Were you lucky?
Did you get the #promotion?Did you get an “A” on the #test?Did you get the new #client to agree to your #idea?Did you get a “yes” from that certain someone? This good stuff happen because you used “your” number, wore those special socks, carried the shamrock or did that quirky routine you always do on […]
Need a good thought?
Read this if you need a “glass half full” moment today. See, some positive news in our crazy business world….thanks to one random thought shared by this random human on Twitter.
Sorry, it’s our policy
It’s business right? I’ve heard so many company eps say their customer service policies are written in stone. What would happen when you apply something liberally to that stone? Show a customer some unexpected love and extra care today and see what happens. It may change your view of customer service from an obligation to a […]
What’s the difference?
A business question: What do successful people and unsuccessful people have in common? They both hate to do what it takes to be successful. Successful people just do it anyway.
Help like it’s 1999
It started this week back in 1968. People calling for help. The first 911 call occurred in Harleysville Alabama. A bit more trivia: The USA didn’t have full 911 service coverage until 1999. (weird, huh?) Data shows that in our current business world: 2 out of 3 people do NOT ask for help at work. That is […]
Are you out of tune?
Double standards never lead to happiness. Today in 1859, France passed a standard for the central “A” music note to be 435hz. Prior to this there weren’t any standards; Beethoven played over a half note higher. The note continued to climb; as high as 480hz. Singers complained; strings snapped…so in 1939, a frequency of 440hz […]
Show some love today
It’s the day to try it. Not necessarily with roses, chocolates or a candle lit dinner out. Show some love today to the person working behind the counter, driving the bus or Uber; or sitting at a table-for-two alone, maybe just needing a smile. As for the dining experience today, Valentine’s day is not a biggy; […]
