by Bruce Turkel | Jan 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m sitting in a marketing committee meeting at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). The GMCVB is a very long-term client of ours and a great example of a client who ‘gets it.’ As with most committee meetings, we go around the room and each...
by Bruce Turkel | Oct 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Since the first day I made a speech in public, I’ve done everything I can think of to become better. My obsession started with my first talk — I was so nervous about presenting to a live audience that I wanted whatever help I could get before I made a fool of...
by Bruce Turkel | Oct 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
My daughter and I came home from Publix the other day with a trunk full of groceries. When we dumped the bags on the kitchen counter we realized we had forgotten the basil and almond paste. Whole Foods is a lot closer to our house than Publix, so we shot over there to...
by Bruce Turkel | Jul 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
For the past few years, advertising to gay audiences has been the hypocritical little secret of a lot of marketers. They’re seduced by the demographics and sheer purchasing power of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) consumers but they’re terrified that...
by Bruce Turkel | Jul 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Picture a tropical island off the coast of the United States: This island is known for powdery beaches, swaying palm trees and stunning sunsets. Because it’s an island, it’s surrounded by endless blue ocean. This island has vibrant cities and quaint small towns....
