PODCAST: “21st Century Hustle” and the rise of Urban 2.0
Deep down, we believe that you never have to be stuck in what you do. . .Americans champion…
Marketing to Vapid, Narcissistic Soccer Moms–Part 2
Since a picture is worth a thousand words (at least the 44 from the previous post), here’s what…
Marketing to Vapid, Narcissistic Soccer Moms
So, basically, the women who use Secret deodorant are self-involved and narcissistic. That’s the message I get from…
Comics and Brand India
Seems that India will not be satisfied conquering the world of business and technology. While browsing the racks…
“What we do in this life echoes in eternity!”
Couldn’t resist the Gladiator quote, but it’s particularly relevant to marketers now that we’re past all of the…
Caught by the Catchy Song? Here’s Why. . .
Futurelab highlights a recent study that attempts to explain what makes a song “catchy”. As one commenter notes,…
Alice Smith: Artiste sans frontières
It’s been a while since I’ve been in a club to hear live music. A few weeks ago…
What Hip Hop Needs is a Good Answer Record–Part 2
Actually, this is more a case of extending the conversation. Mark Anthony Neal is an associate professor of…
Preview: 21st Century Hustle
Be on the lookout for Ali Muhammad’s 21st Century Hustle, which will be on newsstands in early June.…
The Sobering Meaning of a Flat World
If you’ve not been there, I highly recommend that you visit the Institute for the Future’s blog, Future…
Out with the old, in with the new?
Apple’s newest Manhattan store opened yesterday. It was an interesting bit of symbolism that Apple, one of the…
What Hip Hop Needs is a Good Answer Record
You can tell a hit record by the strength of its hook. A current example is Ghostface Killah’s…