April 26th 2011
There’s a premium on setting digital marketing priorities, because digital media is fragmented in a way that’s different from even five years ago. More than ever, digital strategy and business strategy need to be spot-on.
March 25th 2011
One of the things I love about the digital space is its requirement for change and innovation. I’m writing to share some news which is more about my future than the posts you’d normally find here about the future of digital marketing. I’m moving on from Sokolove Law and my job there as its director of digital marketing.
December 17th 2010
Twitter’s started telling me who I’m like. Its like a weegie board. As someone once said on Seinfeld: “Oh my God! My TiVo thinks I’m gay!” Not that there’s anything wrong with that. So, do you like who Twitter says you’re like? And can you beat Twitter at its own game?
November 12th 2010
Usually posts get the most attention when they’re new. However these posts just keep getting more notice – which is why they’re back for your enjoyment.
September 24th 2010
No, not that kind of engagement! Miko is the person I turn to for all things WordPress. She’s a first rate photog & designer (note the BFA), and she’s a genius with WordPress themes. Remember last year, when UsefulArts slowed down and I needed to improve website performance? She was the friend in London who […]
July 12th 2010
I took about 10 days off from blogging, and I noticed a few things changed in my life. First up was vacation, both for me and the fantastic copyeditor who is the first reader of most this blog’s posts. This was also a chance to start work on some related web projects that I’ll share […]
June 28th 2010
Some days it feels like I work in a 90’s start-up. Its high growth, which is a polite way to say it often feels like a slow motion riot. I like it that way. Really. There’s the free beverage machine, team building, even the occasional massage. But by far the most interesting benefit, has been […]
April 10th 2010
Last week, UsefulArts had its 1,000th subscriber join us on Twitter. For those of you who have encouraged me, thanks. Its been fun joining you on Twitter! If you’re a new reader from Twitter, welcome. And thank you to everyone who has pointed out topics, and kicked around first takes on ideas that later show […]
July 2nd 2009
The year’s most patriotic weekend is upon us. And if you’re like me the prospect of a long weekend is incredibly welcome. So, for your consideration, here’s a more personal post about an American symbol and what we might make of it. This winter I bought a US Flag, and after many years in my […]
January 11th 2009
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is one of the heroes of this blog. My friends who have made this effort both possible and fun, Carolyn and Brandon, also admire EFF. And if you’re reading this, I suspect you may dig EFF too. So, in honor of all that, for each new subscriber to UsefulArts.us from now until […]
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