In 2004, American Express wanted to make a point (maybe two). If you buy with them, you’re insured against damage, theft etc. Was it worth the zillions I’m sure they paid Seinfeld (not to mention the special effects guys) to make that point? And what’s with the “A uniform used to be worth something?” [...]

Just announced. Ellen Degeneres is leaving American Idol. This is the right move for her for countless reasons and there are lessons here for any entrepreneur.
It’s not because she’s not in the music biz. It’s not because she didn’t like saying hurtful things to contestants or because of her heavy work schedule although I’m sure [...]

I don’t watch The View. Some of us work during the day–writing silly little blog posts etc. But I was a little disappointed that I missed Obama, the first reigning (sitting?) American President in history to be interviewed on a TV talk show, disappointed until I saw this clip. Doesn’t look like I missed much. [...]

So I’m watching last comic standing tonight. Nobody is all that funny. What ever happened to Paul Foot? But I did notice something. That it’s more important to have an interesting colorful persona than to have “good jokes”. Several of the comedians were funny on paper. One even got the compliment that if the show [...]

It’s being called “The most beautiful seat belt ad ever.” And it IS getting seen. Thanks for sending it to me Brian.

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Entrepreneurs are always being told to stand out from the competition. But how? Casey James was brilliant in choosing a not very memorable John Lennon song and making it moving and dramatic. Here’s the studio version below.

I loved the Beatles, but, in my opinion, John Lennon’s version below pales in comparison.

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Can’t think of how to attract attention to your less than glamorous business? If a web person can do it, anyone can!
Internationally known as The Shopping Cart Queen, Christina is now teaching people to do their own websites. Hop on over to her site and scroll down to Website Creation Workshop to see the [...]

Congrats to
1. Head Health Nutter (Stephanie)
2. Lisa Mininni
3. Paula Wynyard
who will each be getting the latest scoop on how to step into the spotlight online with David Meerman Scott’s new edition of The New Rules of Marketing & P.R.

We’ll be sending Paula’s out by kangaroo to the land down under, so be patient Paula.
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Just spent a day coaching entrepreneurs to be original, be authentic, be confident and be stars. Then hung up the phone and tuned in to hear Simon and the gang say the same stuff to the contestants on American Idol. Haven’t seen much of that this season on American Idol so I dug up [...]

One of the perks of having a business marketing & publicity blog is that I get great books sent to me to spread the word. And I love to share them with you!
I told you it was coming. Yes, it’s another Step Into The Spotlight! Business Book Giveaway.
We have 3 copies of David Meerman Scott’s [...]