Archive for the ‘freshish thinking’ Category

Technology speakers to get radio air time

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

KCUR, the local Kansas City NPR station, is looking for technology speakers for upcoming shows. The topics will focus on recent developments and technology that has been in the news recently. They're looking for a variety of technologists with a variety of expertise areas. Interested? Drop me a line and maybe you ...

Look Good, Do Better with Interwoven Threads

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Interwoven Threads was formed to inspire a culture of social change through a better business model. With a simple shirt as the catalyst, we hope to change the world. As Interwoven Threads grows, the opportunities for the better consumer to help those in need will increase. clothing that connects our style, ...

The Age of Conversation - available now

Monday, July 16th, 2007

Last week I posted a preview about the upcoming book, The Age of Conversation, which I contributed to as an author. My article is Engaging Consumers in the Mobile Information Age. The book has officially been launched and can be purchased online in PDF, softcover and hardcover formats. Let the ...

Age of Conversation Book to Launch July 16th

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

The Age of Conversation book is near completion and will be available for purchase next week! A few months ago, I heard from Matt Dickman about a book project in the works that was being organized by Drew McLellan and Gavin Heaton. Here was the original assignment: 100 or so authors (I'm ...

Its hip to be Green

Monday, July 9th, 2007

I'll be posting several articles on going Green. For those that know me, they know I'm sort of a tree-hugger when it comes to the environment, trying to do what I can to offset things, even if I do drive an SUV. Carbon neutrality is all the rage, especially in ...

Kwik-E-Mart in a box - The Simpsons take over a handful of 7-Elevens

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007

As part of promoting the upcoming Simpsons Movie, several 7-Eleven's around the country have been converted to Kwik-E-Marts. According to the Denver Business Journal, there were around 12 or so stores converted in New York; Chicago; Dallas; Seattle; Burbank; Los Angeles; Henderson, Nev.; Orlando; Mountain View, Calif.; Bladensburg, Md.; and Vancouver, British ...

How to maintain innovation at Google when innovation succeds?

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

There is no doubt in my mind that Google has been successful and will continue to be over the years ahead. According to the article below, Google is on track to receive more than two million resumes in 2007. Not bad for an existing staff around 12,000. Obviously, they ...

Facebook opens up their platform

Saturday, May 26th, 2007

vs. Facebook vs. MySpace. Who will win the race? Well, Facebook announced they are opening up their platform to 3rd party developers, and I think thats going to be a home run for them. They aren't going to try and profit directly, but I think this will help ...

Messy desk? Check. Productivity? Check?

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

I got an email today from Hewlett-Packard, from all people, about the new book "A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder" by authors Eric Abrahamson and David Freedman. It was a soft sell from HP and was included as a link from their small business monthly email. The authors ...

The Age of Conversation: collaboration on an ebook

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

The Age of Conversation is an eBook (not to be confused with Ewok, for those playing along at home). The eBook is a collaboration of 100+ bloggers on a variety of business and advertising topics. Gavin Heaton and Drew McClellan are organizing and compiling the content. I signed up ...