{ Monthly Archives }

March 2007

A Stamp is Forever

DATE: March 30, 2007 | COMMENTS: 0 | TOPIC: Uncategorized | AUTHOR: Scott

I’m late to the party on this one… but just the other day heard about USPS’ plans to release a “Forever Stamp”. In fact, it will likely be made available in conjunction with a coming rate increase to 41 cents (from 39 cents for those who stick to email).
The premise is simple. You buy Forever […]

How to utilize your off hours

DATE: March 22, 2007 | COMMENTS: 0 | TOPIC: Uncategorized | AUTHOR: Scott

As a new parent, I can tell you that it’s pretty tough to get out of the house… but our local movie theater is the exception. Every Friday morning they open their doors to “Parent and Baby” movies. To get in the door, you have to have a young child (2 years-old or younger). They […]

Should Brands Use Tough Love?

DATE: March 13, 2007 | COMMENTS: 1 | TOPIC: Uncategorized | AUTHOR: Tad

Yesterday, my iPod suddenly stopped synching with my computer. After spending a good 5 hours trying everything Apple recommended short of reinstalling my OS, I came across a posting on a consumer discussion board. Warning: the consumer desperation on the board may be too much for the faint of marketing heart to read.
Two things instantly […]

Walk your talk / Flush friendly

DATE: March 8, 2007 | COMMENTS: 1 | TOPIC: Uncategorized | AUTHOR: Scott

 I was at Home Depot yesterday picking up some “fix-it” supplies… and happened to pop into their store washroom. It was a total and complete mess! The toilets were out-dated, the tiles cracked and dirty, the faucets were basic - the whole washroom lacked any real character or ingenuity.
This caught me by surprise - as […]