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Missing the Ad Age Smalls
Oh damn, looks like I’ll have to miss Ad Age’s gala new Small Agency Awards event, I’ll be too busy focusing on the Small Penis Awards followed by the Tiny Tits Gala. What is wrong with them? Why do they think that any agency would enjoy being acknowledged as “Small”? Can they ...
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Ford leaving Chrysler, GM in its rearview
Is the lead headline in AdAge for March 9 & 16. And then they go on to analyze this phenomenon. Is it because there’s a “halo surrounding Ford for passing up federal funds being devoured by Detroit rivals”? Or is it because Ford is “building image in its marketing while others ...
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The Civic Project: Musical Road
Last night I saw a TV spot that seemed vapid and pointless. Something about driving and musical roads. I knew it was for the Honda Civic but it didn’t seem to be accomplishing anything. It hit me as a blatant waste of national advertising dollars in an economy where every dime should be used to ...
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I’m a Coffee Snob
There's nothing like a great cup of coffee. I prefer the stronger, more tart flavors, like some of those from Sumatra, Guatemala and a few from Brazil. After reading some online reviews, I recently ordered Hacienda La Esmeralda from Panama and while it was wonderful, at over $100 a pound, it's a rare purchase for ...
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PC premiered 40 years ago
That's right. 40 years ago today. Who knew? I certainly didn't. So I read this SF Gate story with interest. Think about it...40 years ago. Back when Gates was 12 and Jobs was 13. "The Dec. 9, 1968, unveiling of the primitive device with a mouse and interactive screen - in a now-legendary demonstration by its inventor, ...
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