Tag Archives: rants

i’m an evil person

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Chris Houchens

When the woman at the register handed me the receipt and explained to me like I was mentally challenged how I should log onto the Internets and take the customer satisfaction survey, I just was mildly annoyed. It was when … Continue reading →

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Stick it to your customers and users

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Chris Houchens

Horrible customer experiences with two companies tonight – 1) Had lunch with the wife at the chain fishmonger yesterday. We got a survey on our receipt to take and get $2 off a future purchase. I have attempted to call … Continue reading →

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Small Rule

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Chris Houchens

The smaller an available ad space, the more information the client (or salesperson) will want to cram in it. Pass it on…SharePrintEmailDiggReddit

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This Old Pledge Week

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Chris Houchens

It’s pledge week for both my local public television stations. And frankly, it’s annoying on many levels. Don’t get me wrong. I really like public TV. I watch both these channels quite a bit. But here’s the problem. The shows … Continue reading →

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Don’t trust bloggers

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Chris Houchens

So…today I’m in a meeting discussing an online venture and the topic turns to blogging. Of course, I say that it would be a great addition to an online portfolio. But one of the meeting’s participants was completely turned off … Continue reading →

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