November 18, 2008
As you know, I used to intern at Schneider Associates and one of the biggest programs I worked on has recently finished – The Most Memorable New Product Launch 2008. To have a little more fun with the list, SA has decided to create a post contest, for bloggers or Tweeters. The rest of this post is dedicated to my response to the MMNPL Blog Contest.
I was first thinking about writing about technology, but I realized I do not use any of the technology items that made the list (MacBook Air, iPod Touch, Rock Band, Wii Fit). Is this bad? As a young, social, tech-loving college student, shouldn’t I use at least one of these?!?! The only time I’ve used any of them is when I’m at Best Buy looking at things I can’t afford.
The third choice caught my eye pretty quickly, and a story came to mind, but is it appropriate enough? You be the judge… it is pretty quick. Actually, there isn’t much to it, so I’ll give you the quick explanation. One of my roommates (will remain unnamed for my personal safety) could have used the “K-Y Yours + Mine Couples Lubricant,” but didn’t have any, so he decided to use something else – shampoo. Moral of the story is: Always have this product available, you never know who might need it (We personally bought him a bottle after hearing the shampoo incident).
So, since I’m not going to count that, I’m going to write about the second option. Do I think that males are more influenced by social media than females? Yes, women are smarter than men, therefore less influenced by advertisements or funny YouTube Videos. Also, I think a lot of men might be opposed to trying something new, but if they see another man is using a product and recommends it, then he will be more likely to buy that item.
Everyone check out www.mmnpl.com, and participate in the contest.
October 10, 2008
So, it is Columbus Day weekend, and the Red Sox are playing the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of the ALCS, tonight. First of all, who expected this? I have hated the Rays since they became a team, and I definitely never thought I’d see them win 97 games in a season, and be poised to take on my Red Sox in the ALCS. Honestly, I’m nervous. I have tickets to game 3 & 4… enough said.
So, I have realized that I am way more professional than I thought I would be at this point in my life, and the biggest slap in the face was last Sunday, when I met with the first client for MY OWN AGENCY. Well, I guess it’s not my own, but I am a co-founder, with my roommate Max. Check out our Web site (www.agencyatlarge.com), our blog (www.agencyatlarge.wordpress.com) and add us on twitter (LargeAgency). Our first client is DRE Designs, hopefully the first of many.
I am currently at work, so I can’t say much, but look for Agency @ Large to grow!
September 22, 2008
Ok, so I haven’t posted since I moved in to my new apartment, but for good reason – IT HAS BEEN INSANE. Apartment life, like most things, is not what I expected. Besides the hectic move in, I have had new classes, started at a new internship and this past weekend was my birthday. I have been a terrible blogger lately, but I will try my best to post more often
Right now, I am watching “House of 1000 Corpses” with my roommate, while trying to write a 3 page paper (single spaced). It is always difficult to transition from summer to school, because making your mind focus on a paper is a lot harder than sitting on the beach.
So, I FINALLY turned 21. It was good, I am legal. This allows me to write posts about a crazy night drinking, without seeming too unprofessional.
My roommates and I have started our own marketing/advertising agency called Agency At Large, so keep that name in mind, it is going places. I will have a blog set-up for us soon, so get excited.
My new Entrepreneurship class is unbelievable (Known as E3). If you are an Emerson student and have a chance to take this, definitely do it.