Gripes and Grins

Great SmartyCard story on NBC Bay Area

UDRP Fails!

You have to read this blog today. Ben Dean is the author, and perhaps one of the most gentle and courteous men I've worked with.  And, unlike me (and this blog), he generally doesn't make a stink when he isn't served well.  Ben is a turn the page, turn the other cheek kind of guy, whereas I... well, I gripe on this blog about big brands messing up big-time.  This isn't a mess up.  This damaging.  Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there is much you can do for Ben -- just be aware of what goes on at UDRP and try to protect yourself.

Disclosure: I worked with Ben when I was the VP of marketing for Jangl, and I'm an advisor to his new startup.  

I hope things work out for you Ben, and good luck with your new startup.

 

Playing injured

I was in denial about being sick last week.  Video proof just gave me a reality bitch slap here:
http://www.informationweek.com/video/mastermix/18377869001

Simple interview, but you could barely understand me.  And, boy, did I look like shit.  I got some sleep and rest over the weekend.  At some point, I'm going to stop grinding it out like this.