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    Curse of knowledge: talking over people’s heads is bad

    Monday, November 5th, 2007

    It’s that trap most of us fall into: the curse of knowledge. Nothing’s worse than the “deer-in-the-headlights” look when speaking with a potential client. I’ve gotten much better at spotting it and stopping myself before I continue to talk over people’s heads. Everyone knows their own business and all the intricate details […]

    Radiohead: “It’s Up to You” - Viral Marketing done right

    Monday, October 1st, 2007

    I’m a huge Radiohead fan. I visited their site today with a pleasant surprise. They are releasing their new album in 10 days.
    What really impressed me was the price: “It’s Up to You“.
    Radiohead currently has no label so they will receive 100% of their album sales. Most artists under contract […]

    Support for Mac and its users still limited

    Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

    Up until this week, my bank was Sky Bank. Sky Bank was recently purchased by Huntington and they officially switched over to Huntington this past Monday. The transition seemed as though it would be smooth. That is, until I received an email regarding my online banking for Huntington:
    Step 1: Verify System Requirements
    Browser Requirement
    Internet […]

    7 Pitfalls to avoid in design

    Monday, September 17th, 2007

    Every business has a marketing effort in some capacity, and all the marketing materials are in need of design. Design is one of the most overlooked areas in business.
    If you’re going to put the effort into creating a marketing tool, it just makes sense to engage whoever will see it. How […]