Is Game of Thrones Right for Your Brand?

Is Game of Thrones Right for Your Brand?

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Game of Thrones Day is becoming a thing. But should it? I loved the books. The music from the HBO show is phenomenal. But is Game of Thrones right for your brand? I’m a big proponent of brand consistency. Your look, feel, messaging, and all the touchpoints where...
Happy Presidents Day 2017

Happy Presidents Day 2017

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Happy Presidents Day 2017. I was hoping to take the day off, but deadlines interrupted. It is, however, gorgeous outside — and I’m determined to step away from the computer and go for a walk before the sun sets. So this week I’m going to bypass the...
Why “Be Wacky” Isn’t Such a Crazy Idea

Why “Be Wacky” Isn’t Such a Crazy Idea

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I wasn’t planning to write a post about being wacky. Actually, I started to write a post about my favorite content curation tool. (That post is in the queue.) But then, because it’s Martin Luther King Day (aka, a holiday) and my mind is in 10 places at...

Crayons and a New Year

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I love crayons. I still have my big box of 64 Crayola colors. It was a way to be fun and creative before there was a digital palette of choices, HTML hex codes, and mood charts. I’ve talked before about how crayons represent fun and creativity–two things...

Welcome MMXIV

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Happy New Year! Welcome to the first day of the new year. A fresh start. A clean slate. 365 opportunities to seize the day. May your 2014 be filled with simple pleasures, business successes, and lots of fun.   Photo by Paul Wilkinson...