We have a workforce crisis coming, yes, but no one really gives a shit

Workforce Crisis, But No One Cares

Watch that video if you get a chance. I watched it last night. It’s not bad, albeit kind of depressing. Basically it talks about the workforce crisis we have coming down the pike — 2030 or so — and then… Continue Reading

Seriously, when will people “get it” about digital marketing and advertising?

People love to advertise on TV

To a certain extent, all advertising is/was/always will be a junk science, but the facts you hear about how much money gets poured into TV (“old-school”) vs. digital (“new-school”) is stunning. To wit, check this out: 4. The average adult… Continue Reading

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Why people hate their boss

Five Reasons People Hate Their Boss

People filled out surveys about their boss and often put “please retire or quit.” That’s not good. Continue Reading

Most days, I feel pretty worthless. This can’t be normal, right?

Feeling Worthless

I’ve been having a hard time figuring out my purpose lately. I know purpose is kind of one-of-those-words-no-one-really-understands — and then some thought leader tells a company to define it, and they do an even worse job — but I… Continue Reading

The new Facebook algorithm is bad for brands too

Facebook Algorithms and Brands

Here are the basics of the newest Facebook algorithm: The first update will improve the experience for people who do not have a lot of content available to see. Previously, there was a rule that you would not see multiple… Continue Reading

How about promoting off potential and not performance?

Potential vs. Performance

I’m turning 35 this fall and I’ve never really even been a manager anywhere — depressing — so I don’t know very much about what tends to get people promoted, honestly. I’ve observed the promotions of other people, and I think it has… Continue Reading

Where in the U.S. can you live eight years longer on average?

U.S. Areas With Longer Life Expectancy

From here: The key areas, then: Northeast Corridor/Philly Western coast of California Seattle Oregon/Washington border Southern Florida retirement areas Suburban Dallas and Houston Boulder/Denver, CO In those areas, it’s about eight years longer — which is almost a full decade… Continue Reading

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Marketing automation needs to become more adaptable

Marketing Automation Is A Mess

I work in marketing and am generally of the strong belief that it needs to evolve as a field — there’s still way too many people in the industry and running departments who think in the old-school way (ad buys, “power branding,”… Continue Reading