LOTD: 2/28/07
- Google Maps now includes real-time traffic information for a bunch of new cities, including right here in Chicago. No actual commute times but still a nifty guide to see what routes to avoid. (CT)
- I so very much would love to be a fly on the wall as marketers in Boston discuss guerrilla marketing tactics. (CT)
- Steve Safran puts yesterday’s stock market drop in perspective, something that was sorely lacking amidst all the screaming headlines. I’m not saying it wasn’t bad, especially for those directly affected, but in the grand scheme of things a little bit of big picture reporting wouldn’t have hurt anything. (CT)
- At least I’m not the only one frustrated at the crazy way “old media” sometimes reports about online happenings. (CT)
…and the sun rose in the east…
Daley rolls on | Chicago Tribune
Years ago I saw the re-enactment of a Second City skit where a radio reporter announced the reelection of Richard M. Daley who says that in addition to Hizzoner getting another term, bears still s**t in the woods and the Pope is still Catholic. Seems as relevant today.
Alan Arkin is Boss
Alan Arkin to Get Smart – ComingSoon.net
My anticipation for this film just went from “meh” to “yippee!”
If this had happened in Boston there’d have been a lot of exploded plastic penguins
Explanatory press release.
Seriously, this is dumb
CareerBuilder’s decision to ditch CK because of one survey is just asinine.
No hall call for Santo
Santo victim of cruel process | Chicago Tribune
The fact that Ron Santo isn’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame, coupled with this annual “will this be the year” exercise, has me honked off beyond belief right now. This is a guy who spilled his guts on the field his entire career and has continued to broadcast Cubs games despite diabetes that has cost him both legs. He loves baseball, something that can’t be said for a large number of the people who have or do play the game.
Logical conclusion not leapt to
Yes, the TV commercial format continues to exist even after so many have predicted its downfall. But the more important point is that this is obviously something that people want to go away, it just hasn’t happened yet.
Dear Marketers – Grow a pair
Either don’t create the ads in the first place or have the courage of your convictions and stop apologizing. But most of all remember to ask that guy in the corner why he’s giggling when you unveil the name of the new campaign.
