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, to dream big and...

15 Habits You Need To Stop Doing Immediately

Do you feel like you're constantly running on a hamster wheel, always busy but never really accomplishing anything? It could be because of some bad habits that you need to break. In this video, we're going to go over 15 habits you need to stop doing immediately if you...

10 Keys To Success In Life

Here are 10 keys to success in life that you might find helpful: Define your goals: Clearly define what you want to achieve in your life. Write down your goals and create a plan to achieve them. Develop a positive attitude: Your attitude can determine your success. A...

How To Be Successful In Life Without Money

Being successful in life without money can be challenging, but it is possible. Here are some ways you can achieve success without relying on money: Develop a positive attitude: A positive attitude can help you overcome challenges and stay focused on your goals....

Tips On How To Be Successful In Life

Here are some tips on how to be successful in life: Set goals: Define what you want to achieve in life and set specific goals to work towards. Make sure your goals are realistic and achievable. Develop a positive mindset: Believe in yourself and your abilities....

How To Be Successful In Life Without Education

While education can certainly provide valuable knowledge and skills, it is not the only path to success. Here are some ways to achieve success without formal education: Develop a strong work ethic: Success often requires hard work, dedication, and persistence. If...

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...

Thank U Teachers

Teachers Are Marketers, perhaps the most important marketers there are, but alas many don't realize they are. Most people think of marketing as advertising. So if you don't run ads you think I'm not a marketer. But marketing is more than advertising, at its core...

Stop Wasting Time

Stop Wasting Time

I recently had my Upward Bound students take a look out of the classroom window at building.  I posed the questions is it moving.  All of the students said of course not, it's stationary. But here's one of the amazing things about how our universe works.  All objects,...

How To Sharpen Your Axe

How To Sharpen Your Axe

"If I had 6-hours to chop down a tree, I'd take 4 to sharpen the axe."...Abraham Lincoln What Lincoln realized is that time is finite, and that we should take as much time as possible to work on our most valuable tool to accomplish the task ahead of us. You are your...

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.