Category Archives: Branding

Open Mike: The marketing world isn’t changing

The change has already happened. Right before our eyes. But not everybody is paying attention. The controversy went viral a week ago after a Rhode Island grocer tacked a note to one of his store shelves, telling customers he wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Open Mike: For 244 years, Britannica ruled the waves

Well, maybe ruled the bookshelf is more like it. Did you see this coming? Encyclopedia Britannica is closing the book on its print edition. The move may be the single most powerful symbol to date of our rapidly changing media world, … Continue reading

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Open Mike: iPads are weird.

I am still resisting buying a tablet. But, like the dark side of the force, the pull of the iPad is strong with this one. Unlike Barnes & Noble or Amazon, Apple hasn’t left any features on the cutting room … Continue reading

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Where, oh where, did my daily blog go?

Where, oh where, could it be? Let me explain. This is all good. I will continue to post as often as I have something interesting (to me anyway) to say. Just Sayin’

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The World is a Carousel of Color

The miracle of imagination,  The marvels of earth, sea and sky, These wonders untold Are ours to behold Some things never get old. I watched this show for the third time last night. It gets better every time I see it. Walt … Continue reading

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If the long-term measure of success is the legacy we leave behind

Tim Wakefield is a very successful man “Tim Wakefield has been the epitome of class and determination in his remarkable career,” said principal owner John Henry. “He will be known as much for his character, dedication and perseverance as he … Continue reading

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Convergence was once just a prediction

Then it became a trend On Tuesday … Google announced that people who own devices powered by the latest version of Android, called Ice Cream Sandwich, can now use Chrome to surf the Web. Previously, people who owned such Android … Continue reading

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Dada didn’t have to tell me how to paint and hang paper

He told my mother. Let me explain. The day will come when they will tell stories about us. I think Dada would be proud of his story. I hope I’ll be proud of mine. Just Sayin’   

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I didn’t learn to paint and hang wallpaper from Dada.

I learned those things the way I learn most things. I taught myself. What I needed to know. When I needed to know it. (Maybe I’m a millennial at heart) In the early years of our marriage we moved around. … Continue reading

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This story starts with my grandfather

Walter Dorr. We called him Dada. (pronounced ‘dad’ followed with a soft ‘a’) Although my family genealogy research has shown that he worked at several different jobs throughout his life, we only knew him as a painter and wallpaper contractor. After he … Continue reading

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