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Making demand out of nothing at all

by amy mengel on December 2, 2009

Aaaaand, we’re back. Between a trip to Florida, visiting my family for Thanksgiving, and a nasty cold I’ve been fighting for about a week, my Musings have been limited. So while I passed on opportunities to blog about Who/What I’m Thankful For, Black Friday, World AIDS Day, and Tiger Woods, I’m jumping back into the [...]

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What baby names can teach us about viral marketing

by amy mengel on September 10, 2009

If you were born in the 1980s, how many Jennifers and Jasons did you go to school with? A lot, right? And then gradually, those names fell out of favor and were replaced by Ashley, Aidan, Madison, Ethan. Jennifer and Jason don’t even make the top 50 anymore. Other names have been more consistently popular, [...]

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The summer is winding down, the kids will be back to school in days if they’re not there already, and you’re looking for a last-minute diversion. Something that mixes culture with fun, that’s not too expensive, and that will enrich your life just a little bit. Maybe something like your local art museum?
Most communities are [...]

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It’s not a matter of if. It’s when. With user-generated content easier and more common than ever, it’s only a matter of time before someone in your organization does something that rubs someone (or a lot of people) the wrong way and soon millions of people are watching the travesty on YouTube.
Latest entry: United Breaks [...]

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Social Media Smackdown: Cannondale vs. Trek

by amy mengel on July 1, 2009

It’s the time of year when cycling-nerds worldwide turn their eyes to France, anxiously awaiting daily stage results, jersey changes and, uh, doping allegations. I watch the Tour purely for Phil Liggett’s commentary – and to remind myself to get my butt in gear and start riding more. It’s no secret that many TdF cyclists [...]

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