Tag Archives: management

barbers don’t cut their own hair

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Chris Houchens

A quick follow up thought to my post last week about a PR firm’s debacle… Barbers don’t cut their own hair. The cobbler’s children have no shoes. A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. And marketers … Continue reading →

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insurgents in your organization

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Chris Houchens

Late last week, Alex Bogusky was elevated from CD of Crispin Porter + Bogusky to “Chief Creative Insurgent“ of the ad agency’s parent company MDC Partners. Hmmm. Since, by definition, an insurgent is a rebel who revolts against authority or acts … Continue reading →

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your company’s looming social media disaster

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Chris Houchens

Think about if you’ve met any of these cutting edge people… Remember when the Macarena came out? You probably danced it at some public gathering for the few weeks it was popular. Then it went away. And then a few … Continue reading →

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muscle shoals has got the swampers

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Chris Houchens

Back in my radio career, in addition to managing operations for the stations in the group, I also held down several airshifts as a “radio personality”. DJs get sick of songs way before you do. On the CHR formatted station, … Continue reading →

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that will be one amazing person

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Chris Houchens

In a couple of weeks, I’m going to call this company because I REALLY want to meet the person they hired for this job. Marketing, PR, accounting, and HR all rolled up in one. Wow. Why not add “company mechanic” … Continue reading →

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