Archives for the 'Global Microbrand' Category
Podcasting is in the Future for this Site [Productivity in Context]
Podcasting: Radio-Free You - Advertising Age - DigitalNext
As opposed to unbranded user-generated content, podcasting is basically brand-generated content — but with an interactive twist.
What I wonder about, however, is why so few agencies and marketers are leaping in on this relatively easy format to concept and produce? And what is the next step for [...]
What Can I Do for You? [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
Naomi at Ittybiz was asked a question about what exactly it is that she does. Heh.
This question came to me in an email from somebody I know. I clicked ‘reply’ and was all set to type out an answer when something very disturbing occurred to me. This person reads my blog.
Not just casual reading. Not [...]
Going to SOBCon 2008 [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
Here’s the program we’ve put together for SOBCon08:
The Presentation/Workshops About Biz School for Bloggers
Using a unique Presentation/Workshop model, we’ll push theory into practice – the conference is designed to build solid action plans tailored to attendee’s individual needs. Each speaker will present a 20-minute talk with a direct business application.
Then six-person “mastermind†teams will [...]
2008 Survey Results [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
The results of the survey are in, enough to be representative anyway. I want to thank everyone who took part in the survey and giving me feedback as to the types of articles that you like best, and least. One of my 2008 goals for this blog is focused on building a community, which of [...]
Is Digital Coaching in Your Future? [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
Seth Godin thinks so:
A shortage of digital coaches
Here are three things that are true:
1. Digital technology, especially computers and cell phones, can dramatically increase productivity.
2. More and more users of digital technology are small firms or individuals.
3. The vast majority of users of digital technology are totally lame in getting the most out of the [...]
How I Wrote My Elevator Pitch in One Hour [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
First, you may be asking, “What is an elevator pitch?”
I’m glad you asked:
This is the 30-60 second business description of what you do and why someone should work with you. It’s called an “Elevator Pitch” because it describes the challenge: “How would you explain your business and make a sale if fate placed you in [...]
The Book of Days Available on Lulu.com [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
Since I have received a few e-mails from folks wanting to know how they can get or make their own Book of Days (like the one mentioned in this post from last week), I have been hard at work.
I have completed the PDF version of this excellent journal, and it is available at Lulu.com.
You can [...]
Happy Thanksgiving [HD BizBlog 1.2]
This year I would like to express my thankfulness for my lovely wife, my family and friends, and my readers that have made this blog such a success.
I am also thankful that my wife took a new job that led to our re-locating to Maine, it is beautiful here and I have a chance to [...]
2008 GTD Calendar Now Available [HD BizBlog 1.2]
In the HD BizBlog store I have now loaded the new GTD Calendar for 2008. The calendar is sized at 5.5″ x 8.5″, and the various fields are pre-populated with the Monthly information, and dates. Designed in a 2-page-per-week format, all 12 months are available in one PDF that you can download and print [...]
A Journey of a Thousand Miles, Part II [HD BizBlog 1.2]
Well, my wife and I have moved, that is. (This blog is nowhere and everywhere at the same time!) In any case, by the time that you read this I should have completed my arduous cross-country trek to the great state of Maine.
IÂ have lived in Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, Connecticut, and North Carolina. I also spent [...]