Marketing 101

As I left the fairly impressive annual meeting of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau this morning, I picked up the marketing brochure on the floor by the exit. It is glossy. It is full of good information. It has stats that count to people who want the City to succeed in attracting more visitors. Here's what it did NOT have: website, contact info, Twitter handle. Basically, it had nothing that would help me or anyone else who wanted to help spread the word. Come on guys. Let's work together to make your goals our reality. We want to help. Give us the tools to be ambassadors for the City through our various contacts, associations, colleagues, social media outlets, etc., etc.

Governor's Demise

The 17 guilty findings in the Federal Government's case against former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich should send a message to far more people than those that work in government. These verdicts should send resounding notice to C-Suites all across the state (and country for that matter) that working within the rule of law for campaign contributions and other support of elected and appointed officials is vital. Jury Convicts Governor Blagojevich

The Mountain Top

I have been to the mountain top and it was very lonely. Time to get back down with the people.