We all need to gripe about our boss now and then. And managers, you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think you are the subject of your employee’s dinner time conversation once in a while. It comes with the job. Most managers are decent, hardworking human beings with the best of intentions. But no manager is…
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IS BIGGER BETTER? NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AND LOS ANGELES RAMS FANS COMPARED
Bragging rights and bets are on the line for fans of the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. Other than both having the opportunity to see their favorite team hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the conclusion of Super Bowl LIII, Patriots and Rams fans have very little in common. The New England Patriots…
Key Legal Battle: A Case Study for Marketers
Although not a local story, lessons can be learned from this very familiar and sad case. I’m sure that many are familiar with the injuries of Mr. Coyote.
15 unmistakable qualities of a bad manager
Your manager typically has a HUGE influence on what your job actually looks like from day-to-day, and what your career path will be in the future. There’s a quite popular saying that goes: “employees don’t quit their jobs, they quit their managers.” And there’s a lot of truth in that saying if you think about…
Sales Management Tip: The Value of Having a Dynamic Account List Management System
Many businesses that employ a sales force do not realize the importance of having a dynamic account list management system.
Forbes: 5 Big Questions For The TV Industry In 2019
1. How Are The New Flixes Going To Fare? The most pressing question for the TV industry next year is how the three new “Flixes”—Disney+, “WarnerFlix” and “AppleFlix” —will fare once they launch. (If indeed they do launch. There’s no guarantee that all three will be live in 2019, versus 2020.) There are a number…
All Access: SiriusXM To Acquire Pandora
SIRIUSXM has entered into a definitive agreement under which SIRIUSXM will acquire PANDORA in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion. Following the completion of the transaction, there will be no immediate change in listener offerings. The combined company reports it will drive long-term growth by: Capitalizing on cross-promotion opportunities between SIRIUSXM’s base of…
All Access: Nielsen Audio To Transform Diary Market Measurement With Year-Round Monthly Reporting
NIELSEN will transform the measurement of markets that are measured with the audio diary from a quarterly or two times a year view to year-round measurement with monthly reporting. “Big billion dollar advertisers leave nothing to chance,” said NIELSEN Managing Dir. BRAD KELLY. “Every decision they make is data driven and updated audience data is…
Management Tip: Bottom Line: Identify, Hire and Retain The Best Talent. Period.
This is a re-post from several years ago, and after reading it (and many other original posts that appeared on this site) the validity of the claims in this article still stand. Despite a changing world, some strategies remain effective.
Parkinson's Law: Better Late than Never!
Since we recently had a brief history lesson on the Pareto Principle, let’s examine another one: Parkinson’s Law.