Did you know Godzilla turned 65 today? He was created and owned by Toho in Japan. From the Toho website: Godzilla first appeared in Toho’s “Godzilla” (1954), a classic monster…
Ira KoretskyNovember 3, 2019
Commentary on the Super Bowl 2019 quality and impact of commercials, especially right before and right after the big game, are A-L-L O-P-I-N-I-O-N-S. Additionally, in the world of advertising, rarely…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 4, 2019
As we do around this time every year, we look book at our successes and what we could have done differently. Part of this reflection is to look at our…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 9, 2019
The adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” is true every moment. It is especially relevant when you are sending out email. While surprising in…
Dave MichaelsAugust 22, 2018
I received the following reference request from a student. I teach public speaking, communication, and storytelling as an adjunct at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.…
Ira KoretskyAugust 8, 2018
Anxious is a word all too often misused. You’ll hear people, whether in the workplace or socializing, saying, “I’m anxious to meet Julie.” Or “I’m anxious to tell you about…
Ira KoretskyJuly 16, 2018
"Tom, Would You Like to Help this Gentleman?" with gentleman referring to me. Can you believe, "Not Really," was his response. The story below... PART 1: BRAND NEW CAR My…
Ira KoretskyJuly 11, 2018
When I was an undergraduate marketing student at Fairfield University, my English professor would remind us of this simple admonition: "Can't spell, can't sell." I didn't appreciate the power of…
Duane BaileyJune 25, 2018
How well do you inspire others? Do the people on your team consistently exceed your expectations? Or do you wish there was a way you could simply get them to…
Duane BaileyJune 4, 2018
