Ever heard of Facebook stalking? Well whatever you've heard is likely dark and fairly creepy but it is not nearly as creepy as the new Badabing! App. What this app does is allow users to search through photos of their friends on Facebook in order to find skin. Somehow there is technology out there that... Continue Reading →
ESPNnovation
I had the privilege of attending the 2012 Marketing Innovation Conference at Harvard Business School. After a day of invigorating sessions that covered topics ranging from haptic shopping to handling corruption in emerging markets, I was able to hear John Skipper, ESPN's new CEO, give the afternoon keynote. It was, in a word, interesting. As... Continue Reading →
Just Kidding
Are we smarter than 5th graders? Let me rephrase the question, are we more creative now then when we were kids? As the age-old theory goes, the older we get, the smarter and wiser we become. This theory makes a world of sense. Right? Growing up means attending school and through that, getting an education.... Continue Reading →
Plastic Magic
Take a good look at yourself in the mirror. As if you were an alien from another planet viewing the human form for the first time, truly examine yourself. Look yourself in the eyes, trace the wrinkles on your face, outline your changing hairline, feel the softness of your cheeks, watch yourself breathe in and... Continue Reading →
Mourning Pages
"It is too eorly to write. I'm tired and not awake and my eyes are closed I dont want to be awake but I am I'm rot sure what else to sayso I'll say I'm not awak, Whate elst to wrtie Not inspired. Not motvated. sleeeeepy." What you see above is my actual "Morning Pages"... Continue Reading →
#FirstWorldProblems
Unless you live under a rock, you've probably heard, seen, read or perhaps even tweeted the widely popular meme #FirstWorldProblems. The premise of the meme or hash tag is simple, use it to express the daily inconveniences of living in a developed nation a.k.a. first world. These so-called problems are hilarious because they are so... Continue Reading →
Want > Like
What do Pottery Barn, Wayfair, Victoria's Secret, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Smith Optics, and Fab.com all have in common? These seven brands are all currently testing Facebook's new "Want" button. This Pinterestesque button, similar to the more commonly known "Like" button, is aimed at companies and retailers in an effort to help gauge consumer interest... Continue Reading →
REinventing the wheel
The human race is over. Gone are all the wonderful ideas, inventions and innovative know-how that used to dominate the rapid growth of the most dominant species on planet Earth. There will be no more pyramids built, no bright ideas like electricity and there will certainly never be a time-travel device. The human race is... Continue Reading →
Messiness is Next to Godliness
Open your random crap drawer. You know the drawer, it's that one you lazily throw your extra coins and other odds and ends into. Make sure you pull it out all the way. Now take a moment to analyze what you see but DO NOT TOUCH anything, simply look at the contents that comprise the... Continue Reading →