Time to get back into the mix. It can be hard after vacation. Got to try and ease back in, still jetlagged, plus the month will be pretty bonkers, with approximately 30-40K in billings to be performed. This week will be the only opportunity for normality. Managed to turn off work for the most part, [...]
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Planning for the New Year
December 10, 2006 – 9:18 am
You can tell the holidays are upon us. Yes, we’re rushing to get deliverables done before the end of the year. These are going well, with four interviews generated last week including Fox-5. And new business opportunities are still in the works, but these are for the most part were generated before Thanksgiving. We’re wrapping [...]
Keep It Simple
December 3, 2006 – 6:08 pm
Well, it’s a new week and it’s all about implimentations. Basic blocking and tackling, making sure things go right, keeping it simple. Sometimes business is about doing the next right thing. We want to end the year the right way. Big PR launch and a massive web site writing project. It’s pretty fun, I’ll tell [...]
Governor Kaine + Favorite Authors
November 30, 2006 – 9:26 am
Check out this photo of me with Governor Kaine at an NVTC Telework event on Tuesday. Thanks to NVTC photographer Tia Gibbs for sending me this shot. A little fun on this Thursday. Here’s an interview featuring my favorite authors and books with Home Mortgage Consultant, Rick Dassler, author of Neighbors Serving Neighbors. Also, check [...]
Nationals New Creative: Check It Out!
November 29, 2006 – 9:22 am
Sorry folks, I was asked to take down the logo until MLB gets sign off. Still Washington Nationals new advertising agency of record White & Partners campaign creative for the 2007 season is fantastic! I love the tie-in to American past time/national pride. Simply brilliant. And the Pledge Your Allegiance tag is awesome. It’s about [...]
Al Golin on the Biz, Brags
November 27, 2006 – 10:58 pm
Want to read a great article? Check out Bull Dog Reporter’s write up from Al Golin of Golin Harris fame on what lessons he’s learned in the biz. Some points I liked: “I’ve always hated the cliché, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ Everyone should have the courage to change things before they have [...]
A Visioning Exercise
November 26, 2006 – 1:37 pm
Part of my very restful holiday break was a visualization exercise that included a collage of images. Not only am I seeing where the company will be, but also how success will embody itself in my personal life. To help me, I’ve captured a collection of photos and images to really see this success in [...]
Couple of Brags
November 20, 2006 – 10:12 am
One of my photograph’s is the masthead photo on DCBlogs today. We also had a client’s photo prominently focused under the masthead of the Washington Post business section today! Not bad at all.
The Circus Called Entrepreneurial Endeavors
November 19, 2006 – 10:07 am
Short week this week, and that’s a good thing. The forced rest will be welcomed. Though, I did rest this weekend a bit. The masthead photo for this entry was a snap shot after an a.m. meeting in DC on Friday. Welcome to the circus called entrepreneurial endeavors (sorry, I could not resist, that’s really [...]
Industry Cleans It Up a Little
November 15, 2006 – 10:05 pm
Good to see the industry is cleaning up its act a little bit with its marketing towards children. Checkout today’s Washington Post article on ad industry reform. There’s marketing, and then there’s exploitation.
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