Is vendor a vulgar word?

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Is being called "vendor" an insult? If you work at an extremely high level of execution shouldn't you be known as a "consultant"? I used to own an agency called Online Communications. For the first decade I hated the "V" word. But that's what the people who hired and spent … [Read more...]

The Bob Vila of New Media

When I remodeled a 3-story townhouse in Washington DC it was quite the learning experience. Beyond the mystery and amazement that transpires when you open floors, ceilings and walls in a 100-year old structure, nothing prepared me for my general contractor. He was a good guy … [Read more...]

What happens when information cascades in close quarters?

Sometimes when there’s nothing to say it’s best to get a lot of people together to say it together. That was my experience of ad:tech New York 2007. The panelists were world class and there were times when I was thunderstruck by the intellectual firepower on the dais. The … [Read more...]

Nick Brien says it’s about interdependence. Sounds more like codependence to me.

Nick Brien is Worldwide Chief Executive Officer of Universal McCann. He's a brilliant business man and a compelling speaker. His British accent and self-deprecating humor make him a natural for ad:Tech's Keynote Speaker. The standing room only audience in The Hilton ballroom … [Read more...]

ad:Tech New York says the art of conversation will be important for 2008

In less than two week ad:tech New York gets underway. This savvy group of Internet marketers, advertisers and technologists gather to learn what's hot and what's not for the coming six months. This year folks are babbling about "customer conversations." Now I'm hoping that … [Read more...]