> It is what it is. A phrase that just makes sense. Recently, I saw it used in a static billboard (non-digital/vinyl/paper). I usually don’t like to point out faults of other campaigns or least not publicly. Everyone has to be a critic, right? Well, I was driving on 480-east and saw this billboard with […]
>When I first started to research blogging I was a little confused on how I would keep track of the HUGE amount of traffic coming to our blog. I first started using FeedBurner, but was greatly disappointed because of the lack of efficiency in the program. Sure, it was easy to use but after weeks […]
>Question: Have you ever been on a phone call and wondered how to politely suggest telephone manner tips to the person on the other end? I have. Out of a recent conversation about a phone interview gone wrong, it is obvious everyone knowing the basics of telephone etiquette is a misconception. Most of these tips […]
> I recently volunteered as a “marketing consultant” for the 2008 Ohio Business Week (OBW) program at Youngstown State University. This is by 5th year participating in the program that will shape the next generation of business professionals. So what is OBW? Ohio Business Week (OBW) is a weeklong summer program that brings a diverse […]
>A chief blogger, that is. Larger corporations such as Dell, Coca-Cola and Marriott are now actively recruiting people to tell their company’s story via blogging and try and further engage and interact with their consumers. To date, only a little over 11% of Fortune 500 companies have corporate blogs, according to SocialText. With the rising […]
>As many of you probably know, there is a remarkable man named Randy Pausch fighting for his life at this very moment. Pancreatic cancer will soon take him from his young family, as the doctors do not expect him to live more than a few more months. (Randy’s blog and Last Lecture on Oprah) Given […]
>Initially, this Facebook group just made me laugh. Whether that is because I am easily entertained or not is a different story all together – but, think about that for a minute. The children growing up now will be educated with the solar system as Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus. No Pluto. […]
>Zurich, Switzerland. This city was named by BusinessWeek as the world’s best place to live. Who else was made the list? 1. Zurich, Switzerland2. Vienna, Austria (tied)2. Geneva, Switzerland (tied)4. Vancouver, Canada5. Auckland, Australia6. Dusseldorf, Germany7. Munich, Germany (tied)7. Frankfurt, Germany (tied)9. Bern, Switzerland10. Sydney, Australia Curious how your city ranked? Check it out.-Katy
> To wake up on Sunday morning and Watch “Meet The Press” has always been a tradition or more recently a habit. So this Sunday was no different – or was it? There was an almost biblical feeling. A feeling like something was not right. To watch the show I have grown up with and […]
> Today marks one week we have been in our new home… and we are almost settled. Here is a little taste of the progress we have made: Bruce, still working. We aren’t sure the man ever stops… Rob’s office, looking quite organized. My office, neat for the first time. Katy’s desk (notice the Cleveland […]