Copywriting

Bullish Trends in Writing

One of my favorite “Calvin and Hobbes” cartoons shows Calvin explaining to Hobbes how he enjoys writing assignments now that he’s realized that “the purpose of writing is to inflate weak ideas, obscure poor reasoning, […]

Culture

I Gave at the Office

I’ve become increasingly annoyed by the number of consumer establishments who ask me to donate to some cause while I’m standing at the cash register trying to pay for my items. Every time I have […]

Business

Step Right Up Folks!

Whenever I browse or search for websites about online marketing, it’s often reminiscent of an old fashioned carnival midway, surrounded by sideshow tents, game booths, and unhealthy-but-tasty junk food. I can almost hear the barker’s […]

Culture

Making a Spectacle

I think it’s safe to say that the Viral Media Index of the Charlie Sheen meltdown has finally subsided to a non-toxic level with his public antics no longer contagious nor risking further infection. Unfortunately […]