By Guest Blogger, Donna DeClemente, Donna's Promo Talk For any us mothers with teenagers we are all aware that today is the official release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth Harry Potter film in the series. My daughter and her friends attended the midnight show last... Read more →
It's that time of the year. Blogher time of the year. On July 23-26th Blogher bloggers and sponsors and people interesting in marketing to women will all convene in Chicago and talk...women and ads. Among other things. I am one of the speakers on a panel of great gals who... Read more →
A while back I joined an organization that I believed in whole-heartedly. I liked their ideals, mission and leadership. When I met people whom I thought were a fit, I would let them know about the organization and give them my personal guarantee that they would enjoy themselves and learn a lot in the process. Recently, that same organization created a special program to which I invited a dear friend - actually, I insisted that he attend so that he could experience what I had experienced. The time spent was great, but not remarkable. Read more →
That's how the "Generation M Manifesto" begins. Writer Umair Haque, Director of the Havas Media Lab, writes his manifesto at Harvard Business Publishing, and he isn't pulling any punches. He's telling old people - let's say, boomers and seniors (whoever they are)..."My generation would like to break up with you."... Read more →
Know When to Shut Up and Sit Down
July 10, 2009
By Mary Schmidt, Marketing Troubleshooter Hummpff! Now that I've gotten your attention with that incredibly rude title... This past week conservative columnist David Brooks wrote In Search of Dignity. "When George Washington was a young man, he copied out a list of 110 “Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in... Read more →
Today I have the pleasure of sharing a stimulating interview with a new site that aims to do a lot of what we do, right here, at Lip-sticking. I share this because I believe in working with my sisters, not against them. These gals are on the right track and... Read more →
By Guest Blogger, Donna DeClemente, Donna's Promo Talk Last year about this time I wrote this post on a really cool promotional event that Hershey's sponsored and executed with an interesting marketing firm called House Party to help launch their new Hershey's Bliss Chocolate line. House Party integrates actual social... Read more →
This is another post on the triathlon event called "Iron Girl". I wrote about this in June because I'm so impressed with the idea and the focus. It's a true leadership development process, and I only wish I were 20 years younger so I could participate. Now, Andy, my new... Read more →
I guess I should be out celebrating this fine, summer holiday - but I am quite happy indoors, thank you. I've done my share of picnics and beach parties and traveling to the relatives' for fireworks. Maybe we'll do something more 4th of Julyish next year. This year, I'm working... Read more →
Why Are You Reading This? It's the 4th! (Almost)
July 03, 2009
By Guest Blogger, Mary Schmidt, Marketing Troubleshooter You should be enjoying the holiday (as I plan to, so this will be a short post.) But before I send you on your way, a couple of things to remember as we celebrate Independence. Things are far from perfect, but: 1. We... Read more →