Archive for July, 2006
“Tuna” Happens: Chapter 2 - Beating A Dead Horse
by Jared on July 31st, 2006
Ever wonder where we get such fantastically morose idioms like “Beating a Dead Horse?” Wouldn’t it work just as well to say something like “YES – I get the point now stop it!â€
I mean, come on…I love descriptive language as much as the next marketer but who the hell wants to be told over and over again that what they said/did was wrong?
OMG - We Made It 1 Year!
by Jared on July 28th, 2006
Despite the fact that I am currently on the road, there was no way I could let today pass by without a post.
You see, 1 year ago today we started this thing. Thanks to all of our guests, the loyal fans and of course my boss and co-workers without whom there would be precious little content to draw from.
We have have met every metric I have set out for the show and I look forward to another great year, starting September 1st.
Untill then - have a fantastic summer, stay cool and I’ll catch you on the flip side!
Media Alert: Tampa Tribune & Richmond Times-Dispatch
by Jared on July 27th, 2006
Apparently, 20-Something Marketing is a hit in Tampa & Richmond!
In today’s edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Doug Staley wrote an article entitled Podcasts: Business a popular topic and they listed off some notable business podcasts, the first of which was this one.
The article was previously published in the Tampa Tribune as well.
If you are in Richmond pick up a copy and as a sweetener, if anyone gets me a photo of themselves holding up the article, I’ll send you a 20SMF mug!
“Tuna” Happens: Chapter 1 - Get Over Yourself
by Jared on July 26th, 2006
If I had to nail down one thing that I believe systematically destroys people and organizations, it would be ego.
Ego makes people do the stupidest things, particularly in office environments. Ego makes people think they are more important than they are. Ego makes people think they are more entitled than they are. Hell, the whole concept of a blog is that it harnesses the power of someone’s ego to produce content!
Its not that I think that ego is anything to be ashamed of, it’s just that I think the world would be a lot better off if people stowed their egos and got to work. If I had a nickel for every time someone’s ego got in the way of a well-intentioned timeline, a good idea or even someone’s personal advancement, well….let’s just say I would have enough money that I wouldn’t have to be writing this right now.
“Tuna†Happens: Preamble
by Jared on July 25th, 2006
Pramble
So, I have been playing around with an idea for a running series of blog posts. They would all be on one particular subject and would be unabashedly frank about the way I feel about certain things.
This concept – I kid you not - has been in development literally since I was 17. It’s all about this one particular personality quick I have about being outspoken in the workplace and how it can be your best asset and worst liability - both at the same time.
The series is going to be called “Tuna†Happens. In each chapter I am going to highlight certain things about the modern office environment and why the more things change, the more they are always going to stay the same.
It’s not about being PC or even seeking to tell all about situations I deem ‘unfair.’ It’s about the quest to balance results, social etiquette and still manage to have fun at your job.
Not all offices were made equal but darn it, I still think that intelligent people who refuse to drink the kool-aid can still make it in the world.
Hang on because let me tell you, “Tuna” Happens to EVERYONE!
The Friday Line: The Technology Importafication of 20-Somethings
by Jared on July 21st, 2006
On my way to work today, I was playing with my handy Treo 650, whilst my boyfriend (yes, more on this later you reality-blog junkies) was reveling in the joy of his new crackberry. Although I can give you 1,000 reasons why we love those little gadgets, I had to ask myself; is there anything that critical in either of our jobs that requires a 24/7 tether to the office?
It reminds of playing in those miniature toy cars as a kid. Remember them? Gleefully, we pretended our motor sounds were the real thing as we rolled back and forth down our parent’s driveways but ultimately the Indy-500 was all in our heads.
Flash foreword a couple of decades and it seems like we’re still pretending - doesn’t it? I mean, it sure does help to be able to respond to a co-worker who wants to know where we are ordering lunch for the next day, but are we using technology to make us look more important than we really are?
I mean, how many times have we been ticked of by someone furiously typing away at their device underneath the dinner table just to turn around and do the same ourselves? Let me tell you folks, if you think attention spans are short now; just wait until we actually DO have things that require our immediate attention!
Something tells me that if we want to remain sane enough to see us through our 30’s, we need to at least recognize that there is technology, then there is technology importafication.
Which came first folks; the crack or the crackberry?
20SMF Episode #46 - Red Denim Rising
by Jared on July 20th, 2006
Show Description:
The increased versatility of casual wardrobes means jeans are big business. Everyone, including China - wants a piece of the pie. Alissa Friedman, Marketing Manager for AG Adriano Goldschmied detangles the fashion mess of premium jeans and helps answer the question; what ever happened to marketing MADE IN AMERICA?
Show Notes:
I) Feelin’ hot, hot hot!
II) Interview: Alissa Friedman, Marketing Manager - AG Adriano Goldschmied
III) Game Plan:Professional Development Sessions
Referenced Links:
AG Adiriano Goldschmied - Really Great Jeans
Podsafe Music:
Silent Service - Hot Bods
Podcast:
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20SMF Official ‘06 Promo
by Jared on July 13th, 2006
Feel free to copy, distribute or mock.
I just realized that I never actually pushed this out to larger distribution. The story behind is kind of comical so if you are interested, see show #31.
