I am stunned at the number of times I sincerely say, “brilliant” during my day.
Sometimes I stumble on great ideas or thinking. I sit in on a meeting and see someone taping it just for fun, listen to a phone conference and see the relationship we have with a client, get sent a document [...]

[ October 23, 2008; ] Speaker: Spike Jones
Gen-Con (University of WI)
Eau Claire, WI

Gen-Con is an innovative conference seeking to build respect among the different generations in the workplace.  Businesses and organizations that sponsor and attend Gen-Con want to attract and retain the best employees.  This event teaches employers how to do that, and helps employees and employers of all generations [...]

[ October 9, 2008; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Speaker: Spike Jones
International Business Marketing Association
Milwaukee, WI

Did you know that the Milwaukee chapter of the BMA was voted best in the nation? And now Spike’s venturing out there to talk about campaigns vs. movements. If you’re in the area, come on by and join the conversation.

[ October 1, 2008; ] Speaker: Spike Jones
Missouri Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Kansas City, MO

Details to come!

[ September 26, 2008 to September 27, 2008. ] Speaker: Geno Church
Blog Orlando
Orlando, FL

Geno will be shakin’ his money maker at the all-too-famous Blog Orlando. Taking part in the PR/Marketing Track, he’ll divulge all he knows about creating sustainable WOM movements. Register now!

[ August 13, 2008; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Speaker: Geno Church
GSATC
Greenville, SC

Come on out and hear Geno speak about how “Web 2.0″ can’t be ignored in this new marketing world. Get over your tactic-itis and learn the basics of creating a sustainable word of mouth movement using both online and offline tools and techniques.

[ August 21, 2008; ] Speaker: Geno Church
Customer Management World Africa 2008
Johannesburg, South Africa

Geno’s giving the opening keynote on this one, so who’s up for a trip to Johannesburg?
Keynote address: Customer management as the cornerstone of your business processes

How to create a passionate fan base from within your organization, and how to embrace the fans you already have

How to adopt [...]

[ July 13, 2008; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] Speaker: Geno Church
GSATC
Greenville, SC

Come on out and hear Geno speak about how “Web 2.0″ can’t be ignored in this new marketing world. Get over your tactic-itis and learn the basics of creating a sustainable word of mouth movement using both online and offline tools and techniques.

3 years ago, for their Father’s Day issue, Rick Reilly wrote a short article for Sports Illustrated, that became for many, “the most inspiring story I’ve ever heard.” You’ve probably read it by now. There’s also a video on YouTube that’s been viewed over 9,000,000 times and has over 5,000 comments (that, by the way, [...]

Okay, if you hang around us long enough, you know this: We don’t answer RFPs, unless we have the inside track or we write them.
I’d personally like to create a movement in our industry that changes this crazy, waste of time business practice.
I know there are others out there who feel the same. Oh yeah, [...]