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Archive for November, 2008
Advertising Specialties Impressions Study
Nov 25th
During the past week I have been having conversations with members from the east coast to the west coast about the state of the industry in Canada. (more…)
Macy’s Brings Thanksgiving Day Parade to Flip Books
Nov 18th
T
he Macy’s Day Parade is coming! Oh yes it is!
A personal message to the industry
Nov 17th
I don’t believe there is anyone in Canada that has not heard of the tragic passing of Brandon Crisp last month. Maybe it’s because I’m currently living in Barrie and living in a smaller city brings out a more personal involvement. (more…)
When the going gets tough!
Nov 9th
What a roller coaster it’s been in the past few months – record high gas prices, then dropping to lows not seen for a long time. A dollar at par, then dropping like a stone, the stock market falls, then record increases only to fall again. (more…)
Circuit City blows it, George Parker Still Pissed at Advertising and Billy Mays’ Reality Show.
Nov 5th
- Dear HR, please help Jetpacks.
- Danny G. says Circuit City ignores what might have helped them.
WWWD?
Nov 2nd
… hobnob with some awesome peeps in SF!
This past Wednesday night, I went to 
for the latest “The Joint” party hosted by the illustrious Kurt Collins,
whose latest venture is Ustrive2, Inc, but has worked with the likes of Clearspring Technologies, 
and 
While I was there, I had the priviledge of meeting Damon Brown,
a talented author who writes about the cultural interconnectedness of sex, technology, music and video games. His most recent work includes a book titled “Porn and Pong” and is also a columnist for Playboy, New York Post and Family Circle, among others. His book definitely has great material for some hot, provocative schwag, that’s for sure!
I also met another friend of Kurt’s, Eben Green,
who makes electric scooters, in conjunction with the Green movement as well as the high cost of gas in our economy. I certainly wouldn’t mind riding around the city on one of those!
Keep in mind that while I was meeting all these terrific people, there was some pretty revolutionary music going on in the background: picture some beats from a guy who calls himself DJ Thunder Monkey collaborating with an old school (60s era) classic rock guitarist jamming and creating this incredible new fusion sound. It was hot!
Long story short, a lot of intersting characters and new ideas came about at this jam session and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
