by Bruce Turkel | Jun 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
It’s interesting. I’ve been writing blog posts on branding for a few years now but nothing’s gotten the attention, or generated as many comments, as my last post – Did Hitler Wear Hanes? It seems everyone’s got a strong opinion and those...
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
“Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking.” I watched this RSAnimate video and really enjoyed both the content and the presentation style. I thought you might enjoy it...
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
Right now the oil moving inexorably towards our coastline is on everybody’s mind. The media has created the 24-hour news feed, the battle lines have been drawn between BP and the pelicans, and consumers are hanging onto the edges of their seats for the next update....
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
So many gulf coast beach destinations are telling consumers that their beaches AREN’T fouled that I can’t help but wonder how robust their businesses must have been before the oil spill. As I recall, a prolonged recession, increased competition, reduced consumer...
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 2, 2010 | Uncategorized
Since the tragic oil spill began I’ve been inundated by reporters wanting to know how much money various gulf coast communities will have to spend to repair their tourism industries. Paradoxically, I believe the question is not how much should be spent but what...