Monthly Archives: November 2013

Your phone is full

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Murray Hill

How things have changed! Not that long ago if you got a message that your phone is full that meant your voice mail box could not take any more messages. Now, when your phone is full it means you have … Continue reading →

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I need to believe before I buy

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Murray Hill

A purchase decision is influenced by a number of factors. One of the most important to me is that I have to believe that the item I’m buying is going to do what it is supposed to do therefore solving … Continue reading →

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Depression defined

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Murray Hill

A recent TED Talk, by Kevin Breel, a young man who suffers from depression and has become a mental health activist by sharing his message, defined this insidious disease better than I’ve ever seen or heard. “Depression does not mean … Continue reading →

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Communication breakdown

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Murray Hill

People may be more connected than ever before because of the internet and social media, but we are not communicating as well as we used to. Using a keyboard results in either a shallow message or one that can easily … Continue reading →

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Christmas Commercial Controversy

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Murray Hill

The Joe Boxer/Kmart TV ad has caused a stir. Apparently this ad is “reverse sexism”. No it’s not. It’s entertaining. And a fundamental basic rule of marketing is met here. If you can show the benefit of your product you … Continue reading →

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Fighting for a conversation voice

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Murray Hill

A friend used this expressive phrase the other day with me to describe the dynamics of a group conversation. I wonder, if you have to struggle to be heard, is it worth the effort if no one is prepared to … Continue reading →

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Currentcy

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Murray Hill

No the title of this post is not a typo. I just made up a new word. Hey, maybe it has a shot at Word of the Year for 2014? Yea right. How current are you? How much currentcy do … Continue reading →

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Self obsession

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Murray Hill

Just after my last post I read a news story that the Oxford Dictionary folks had proclaimed “selfie” as the 2013 Word of the Year. A selfie is a picture someone takes of them self using their smartphone or tablet. … Continue reading →

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The glow of social media

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Murray Hill

When sitting in a restaurant waiting for a friend I tend to pay attention to who and what is going on around me. For me, guessing the dynamic between the people at different tables is an enjoyable way to pass … Continue reading →

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Wise Words #13

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Murray Hill

“We are witnessing a seismic change to consumer behaviour. And as a result of that, every company must understand that embracing the status quo as an operating principle is going to be basically a collision course with time” Howard Schultz, … Continue reading →

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