Don’t get me wrong, there’s something to be said for mass popularity, but as someone who for all intents and purposes manufactures hype for a living, I tend to question any over the top fads and seek out authenticity. And yes, I fully appreciate the irony of that statement.
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–That would describe my state of mind right now.
Blame it on the endless gray weather or pretty oppressive workload, but I’m feeling a bit burned out, which is kind of scary since my default setting is annoyingly perky.
I have no words of wisdom to offer on the subject, other than directing you to this past [...]
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I’m embarrassed to think about how many trial versions of software I’ve downloaded after reading someone’s raves about Service X, which is generally followed by my own- Why?
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In NYC, and in many big cities where much business is discussed over lunch, there seems to be the fairly standard expectation that first time plans never take.
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Whoever said if you’ve got it, flaunt it, probably didn’t intend for that to include the private parts of those on your payroll.
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There’s a lot of righteous anger and indignation in that post- and anyone who has ever been unfairly fired from a job by an incompetent boss will likely be cheering. There’s also a point where the tale becomes awkward, uncomfortable and decidedly less coherent as it morphs into more of a vengeful screed.
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Quality is more important than ever. The right presence, followers, brand ideals and excellent customer service still make or break a brand- only now it can be at the speed of a tweet and sometimes in 140 characters or less.
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