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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
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
Posted in Branding, Technology
Tagged Bing, Bob Dylan, Britannica, Change, communication, Encyclopedia, Encyclopædia Britannica, Google, iPad, Mike Reardon, technology, Unconventional thinking, Vision, Wikipedia
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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’
Posted in Branding, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged Blogs, Carpe Diem, Change, communication, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, storytelling, Unconventional thinking, WordPress
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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
Posted in Branding, Inspiration, Travel
Tagged Disney, Disneyland, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, Quality Service, Vision, Walt Disney, World of Color
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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
Posted in Branding, Leadership, MLB
Tagged Baseball, Boston, Boston Red Sox, Earned run average, Fenway Park, Knuckleball, Leadership, postaday2012, Tim Wakefield, Values, Wakefield, World Series
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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
Posted in Branding, Change, Technology
Tagged Android, Android version history, Change, Convergence, Google, Google Chrome, Personal computer, postaday2012, technology, Web browser
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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’
Posted in Branding, Inspiration, Leadership, Mike's Story
Tagged Dada, Home Improvements, Leadership, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, storytelling, Values, Wallpaper
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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
Posted in Branding, Leadership, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged Empire Strikes Back, Home Improvements, Leadership, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, Star Wars, storytelling, Values, Wallpaper
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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
