2012 January
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Trying to Turn the Titanic: What We Can Learn from Sears
- 01/28/2012
- Posted by: Mike O'Malley
- Category: branding, radio, radio programming
No CommentsTheres no shortage of experts weighing in on what Sears should do following its announcement last month that it will close up to 120 stores. I’m neither a retail nor financial expert. But I find Sears trials relevant because there is much to be learned from studying second-tier brands and declining brands but also because
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Albright & O’Malley’s Annual Pre-CRS Seminar and You’re Invited
- 01/13/2012
- Posted by: Mike O'Malley
- Category: Uncategorized
“What did you learn?”That’s one of the questions most frequently asked of Country Radio Seminar attendees. One of the more frequently-asked questions that Jaye, Becky and I get leading up to CRS is, “Are you doing your pre-CRS session again this year?”Once again, that answer is “yes!” And of course you’re invited – Tuesday, February 21st,
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The Value of Face and Phone – NOT Facebook, Texting Or E-mail
- 01/12/2012
- Posted by: B Brenner Believes...
- Category: Uncategorized
They consider this “talking to each other” Interpersonal communication is becoming a lost art. Technology has created a generation that prefers electronic communication to actual conversation and we are just now starting to experience the negative ramifications. Since the day of the caveman, facial expressions, vocal intonation and body language have helped people understand each
