America’s First Television Commercial

The first television station in America started broadcasting in 1928. For the first 13 years of its existence, television remained blissfully commercial-free. The first commercial broadcast in America did not take place until July 1, 1941, which is when the first...

Seeking Clarity and Vision

Helen Keller said…”The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” In a connected economy just about anything is possible so why not embrace the power of vision. We (meaning the world) need you to tap into your inner visionary,...

Do No Harm

Like medical students, what if marketing students were required upon graduation to make a declaration to do no harm.  Do you think we would have less pitching of: sugary cereals and junk food to kids, cigarettes and alcohol to ethnic minorities, confusing and...

Where Are You Going

If your organization doesn’t know where it’s going, it’s going to be difficult to get there. Ensure you arrive at the desired place by setting specific objectives, and ensuring the objectives are understood. You might also like: Vision and Obstacles...