Random Thoughts on the Word “Viral.”
If one more person tells me they want something to “go viral” I think I shall retire to my chambers and weep softly until dusk. “Go viral”? Please. Take the Beatles. The Beatles didn’t hold a meeting in the 3rd floor conference room and decide, “Okay, we’re going to...A Good Day to Count my Blessings.
There are certain brands that it is just a thrill to work on. And often, they’re brand names you don’t have to explain to your mom. “Hey, Mom. Yeah, we just won the ComGlom-Aero7 account. … What? … Oh, they make these engine parts that go inside of, well, not the...A Brand Is A Promise Paid Off In The Store.
Full disclosure up front. What follows is four paragraphs about some Southwest Airlines work. I don’t work on that account and this isn’t my personal work, but we did it here at GSD&M and I think it’s pretty cool. I love that description. A brand...How I Use Twitter.
If we were to meet at a party, the first thing you would notice is that I am not there, because I never go to parties. I am an introvert and I never “do things.” I also take great pains to avoid ever having to “chat.” I find small talk makes me uncomfortable. In fact,...
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