Archive for May, 2005

Quickie: GM and Krystal Burger

Tuesday, May 31st, 2005

Oh no.

Burger King’s Savior

Friday, May 27th, 2005

The King is back, baby.

We have the customer in our sights, sir!

Tuesday, May 24th, 2005

Customers know that they�re �targets.� And nobody wants to be a target - even to the point of going out of their way to avoid your message.

Viral Bribery

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

Hellman’s Mayonnaise tries their hand at viral marketing.

How to do it right

Friday, May 20th, 2005

You might think it’s obvious to the rest of us, but most of these start-ups don’t realize that their identity is the single most important aspect of their business. (That seems to be true for a lot of Fortune 500s as well.) And a great example of how to build a compelling brand identity from the ground up is quickly growing outdoor clothing company by the name of Arborwear.

Thanks Publix!

Wednesday, May 18th, 2005

Had a conversation with the sushi chef.

Sony’s unlikely fans

Tuesday, May 17th, 2005

There have been consistent and numerous requests for Sony to partner with developers for the creation of open source software, none of which the electronices giant has answered.

Design and WOM

Monday, May 16th, 2005

“Whether it’s software or sippy cups, when something works right, looks right and feels right, it sparks an emotional connection.”

How to Shoot Yourself in the Foot 101

Wednesday, May 11th, 2005

I’m amazed that the execs at United haven’t learned anything from the JetBlues and Southwests of the world: Your employees come first.

Creative Commons and BzzAgent Break Up

Monday, May 9th, 2005

The big result is that BzzAgent, who at their inception in 2001, told their agents not to reveal that they have any association with the Boston based marketing firm when talking up new products, now has changed their policy to say that their agents must reveal their identity…