by Bruce Turkel | Jul 15, 2013 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Some things get better with age — wines mellow and so does balsamic vinegar. Classic music, both symphonic and rock, sounds better and better each time I hear it. Jeans and khakis get more comfortable, running shoes do too. To my eye, older Porsches, BMWs, and Alfas...
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 25, 2013 | Branding, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Tom Brokaw wrote the book about the generation of Americans who grew during the depression and fought in World War II. In his preface, Brokaw describes the people he researched and wrote about this way: “These men and women came of age in the Great Depression, when...
by Bruce Turkel | May 7, 2013 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
The Seinfeld TV sitcom was called a show about nothing. When they pitched the pilot to NBC, here’s how they described the concept: “Nothing happens on the show. It’s just like life. You know, you eat, you go shopping, you read.” Nothing actually happens. But I don’t...
by Bruce Turkel | Apr 29, 2013 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
When I walked downstairs to grab my mail today Shelly told me that I had “won the mail sweepstakes.” Sure enough, my mail slot held the biggest pile on any of the shelves. “Of course,” Shelly added, “most of it is junk.” But hidden amongst all the trash were three...
by Bruce Turkel | Apr 22, 2013 | Branding, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
In response to last week’s blog post How To Skin A Horse Of A Different Color, John Calia wrote, “A great modern day parable that explains the power of inductive reasoning. It’s McKinsey-level strategic thinking applied to everyday business and personal challenges.”...