Like ninjas vs. pirates, the question of whether sales trumps advertizing or vice-versa may never be fully resolved. With two weeks of my summer internship done, I try my own hand at decoding the riddle. What are your thoughts? To respond, send us an e-mail or call 202-552-1575 Listen To Episode: [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://marketingdiner.com/episodes/singlecup/MD%20Single%20Cup_WhichCame%20First_SalesorAds.mp3] Download ...

I am the ultimate cliche. With my MacBook Pro, Molskine notebook and large venti latte I am writing a blog post while contemplating the nature of branding in a downtown Boston Starbucks; thus is my post-Accelerator vacation. Like I said, the ultimate cliche. With my stint as a summer ...

(Some of the undergrads I coach, posing with the colonel at KFC's museum) One of the more interesting sides of my various MBA internships this summer is the chance to guide undergrads through several, strategic-level consulting initiatives. Of course, my favorites are the ones where we are able to find ...

Monday: William Morris project launch Tuesday: Up late coaching deliverables for Bridgestone Wednesday: Up late coaching deliverables for Caterpillar Financial; up even later w/dress rehearsals Thursday: Bridgestone presentations; Gresham Smith project launch; up late w/dress rehearsals Friday: Marathon networking session; Caterpillar Financial presentations Saturday: Still working...well, at least most of us are.... This message is brought ...

There is a sexy appeal that draws mainstream marketers towards social media. The question is; Is social media destined to be with mainstream marketing, or is it just a casual fling? To respond, send us an e-mail or call 202-552-1575 Listen To Episode: [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://marketingdiner.com/episodes/singlecup/MDSingle%20Cup_LetsJustBeFriends.mp3] Download Episode: Right Click Here and Save As To Download Full ...