http://www.brandicjohnson.com A shoe... looking for her sock. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:33:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Don't we all? Really? http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/08/19/the-world-wants-to/ If only there was a way that we really could save Pandora - wouldn't we? How many great artists have you discovered on Pandora? How many otherwise unbearable work days has Pandora saved us from? And now, loyal listening ears, where will we be when Pandora leaves us? From Wired.com: Pandora -- ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/08/19/save-pandora/ I took news writing classes in college - it was mandatory since one of my 2 majors was journalism. I understand that headlines need to be sensational enough to get the attention of a prospective reader. But this one certainly got my attention today: Did doctors remove babies' hearts too soon? The ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/08/19/headline-writing/ I was lucky enough to be able to spend the weekend with 2 of my best friends (Larry and Tara) attending an absolutely amazing music festival - the first annual Mile High Music Festival. Here are just some of the bands that we saw: Day 1: Newton Faulkner - You'd never guess ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/07/22/mile-high-music-fest/ If you're into marketing - which, of course, I am - the <a href="http://www.bzzagent.com//p/8460322192/brandicjohnson">Church of the Customer</a> Blog is a good place to stop by on a regular basis. Their regular writers have spent years learning about customer evangelism, so if you spend a few minutes with them, you're likely ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/07/18/church-of-the-customer-recommended-reading/ So, I often think that NeverLost (from Hertz) or GPS systems generally are lifesavers. I've grown accustomed to the friendly little "bing" noise whenever I'm supposed to turn in an unfamiliar city. Well, in my navigation from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport to my company's office in Cincinnati, that little bing ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/07/17/lost-in-kentucky-with-florida-plates/ Then you might love "Read It Forward" from Random House. Just by sending an email, you can get free advanced reading copies of forthcoming books. I was able to pick up a few copies of books at Book Expo America earlier this year - and its great to be able ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/07/14/love-reading-love-new-books/ "It's way more profitable to encourage each of your existing customers to spend $3 than it is to get a stranger to spend $300." - Seth Godin If only more marketers remembered that and used it when planning their campaigns. http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/07/02/words-of-wisdom/ There's a post on LifeHacker that answered an interesting question - what books have touched your life the most? Of course, the winner was the Bible, but there were a few other interesting contenders: The Ayn Rand Collection (mostly just the author in general) Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Zen and the Art ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/07/02/books-that-have-touched-your-life/ In the vein of "Dear Stupid", and PostSecret, I've discovered "Oops, I'm sorry." Its a fun little site, where you can anonymously post apologies to people you've wronged, and request apologies from people who have done you wrong. Maybe I just like to live vicariously, reading what other people can't say ... http://www.brandicjohnson.com/2008/06/02/oops-im-sorry/