Social Media Delusions of the McBiz Era
In social media, since there is less "real" money in play (time and effort vs. $dollars in investment) being "spent" within an immense amount of uncharted waters, delusions are freely adopted (mermaids!)... ...more
I'm turning off the mainstream news
At Wise Elephant it's part of my job to listen to small businesses, sole proprietors, and creative professionals discuss their dreams, plans and goals.
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Expansive Creative Economy, Part 1 an introduction
An Expansive Creative Economy (ECE) is a forward thinking creative cycle that rejuvenates neighborhoods and launches economies that grow. It happens in many cities, a burst of creative energy that spawns a movement, invigorates neighborhoods, and propels the local into the national spotlight. ...more
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Free Seminar
Wise Elephant's Jason Moriber, LIVE!
Build digital relationships that drive the traffic to your portfolios/sites! Be actively
marketing your work in the manner that matches the behavior of the buying
audience. Project your verve, skills, and passion for your craft.
Please join us on JUNE 25 from 6-8PM @ WORKBOOK's NYC Offices: 201 West 29TH St, 7TH Floor, NYC. RSVP to john.berthot@workbook.com.
BOOKS WE'RE READING
The Culture of the New Capitalism
by Richard Sennett
In-depth but clearly written cultu-socio explanation on how we go to this economic place
Tuned In
by Craig Stull, Phil Meyers & D.M Scott
Pop-market biz/marketing planning. Some neat insight on product positioning
The Economy of Cities
by Jane Jacobs
A classic volume on how it all works, like taking apart a machine and wondering at the beauty of its parts
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Sites/blogs we're reading
The Awl
from the ilk of Gawker, contrite tidbits meant to keep your brain quirky
MediaPost
the belly of the beast, news, stats, data on all things media
Design Observer
they observe, then they write
Michael Cannell at FastCompany
good clean design insight
Twitter peeps
Brett Beyer
life of the photo-mind
Chia Messina
posting daily iPhone pics
Doug Johnson
plays with words
Michael Berman
a little food, little tech
WHat are you up to?
We want to know!
Email us or use our contact form to keep us in the loop on all things you. We aim to find opportunities for our clients wherever they may lurk, but we can't help if we don't know what you're doing.
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