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Bueller? … Bueller?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Chris Houchens

Well. It’s starting to seem like every ad in the 2012 Super Bowl the ‘big’ game™ will involve revisiting old movies. While I’ve said Volkswagen’s ‘The Bark Side” may have some troubles, this one I’m intrigued by… While it does … Continue reading →

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awkward marketing photos

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Chris Houchens

It’s pretty bad when the dominant photo in your campaign could also be used on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com. Pass it on…

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R.O.I.

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Chris Houchens

There seems to be a current craze in taking the standard abbreviation, R.O.I., and substituting another word for “Investment” to make a point. For example, I have recently heard people talk or read articles about things such as: Return on … Continue reading →

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stupid tweets

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Chris Houchens

I’m sure you find value in your Twitter stream. But among the constant golden nuggets of twitter-dom, there are ocasssionally some stinker tweets. Most of these come from wannabe gurus who feel they have to constantly “provide value to the … Continue reading →

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names are important

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Chris Houchens

Walking down Gervais Street in Columbia SC last week, I snapped this on my cell phone. Maybe the financial industry wasn’t the best industry for this guy to get into? Pass it on…

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