by Minter Dial | Sep 30, 2010 | Social Media
If Twitter continues to build its base and has rejigged its web interface, I do get the feeling that Twitter usage is evolving as more people get the hang of it. There are now some 145 million registered ‘users’ of Twitter (via The NextWeb), but the...
by Minter Dial | Sep 25, 2010 | Branding
A book I wish I had written! “Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead” (Amazon). Talk about a book that I wish I had written. As a long time fan of the Dead (“Deadhead”) and a travelling businessman, I feel like my involvement with the Dead...
by Minter Dial | Sep 22, 2010 | Social Media
I like U LIKE ME! FOLLOW ME! RECOMMEND ME! SHARE THIS! SUBSCRIBE! These are the new calls to action for digital marketers. Anytime a consumer is online, he or she cannot avoid the virtual solicitations from brands and content creator...
by Minter Dial | Sep 16, 2010 | Politics
Sometimes, you do have to wonder if IT is on purpose. I opened the Herald Tribune yesterday (Sept 15, 2010) and, as is my wont, turned to the world news section (page 4). Below is the spread of the top of the page. Take a look and see if you see what I saw! Hint #1:...
by Minter Dial | Sep 14, 2010 | Health
A firm handshake and brisk walk could be indicators of a longer life expectancy. Scientists at the Medical Research Council analysed the results of 33 studies into the link between the ability to carry out simple physical tasks and age of death. They found people who...