Thanksgiving is a time for traditions, including new ones.
Thanksgiving is a time for traditions, including new ones.
When tech pioneer and Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs died this week after a long fight with cancer, the marketing community lost a role model. Veteran marketing pro John Ellett, writing for Forbes, reflects on the legacy that Apple’s “unofficial” CMO leaves marketing pros. John Ellet on Steve Jobs’ Legacy for Marketers
It has been 10 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. While memories last long, the attack’s impact on our language has been surprisingly ephemeral. Linguist Geoff Nunberg reflects on how 9/11 dramatically changed our world, but not our vocabulary, on NPR’s Fresh Air: Linguist Geoff Nunberg on 9/11 Language Legacy
A cross-country move forced the author to cull her bookshelves–but after “spring cleaning” she still had 2,000 pounds of books on the moving van. Some old favorites have made the X-C trip with her before.
There’s meaningless jargon–and there’s jargon that serves a purpose. What’s the distinction?
Thanks, Mr. Rooney, for 70 Years of Great Communication
Friday, September 30, 2011 by Jane
Andy Rooney knows how to get a message across to millions of people. Like a brown paper bag, his delivery style is plain and simple, but highly effective. On Sunday, October 2, the 92-year-old Mr. Rooney will retire after 70 years of working in journalism and more than 30 years of delivering commentaries and essays [...]
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