Lessons From The Dot-Com Bubble, One Decade Past

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the dot-com bubble burst. The actual date, March 10,  passed quietly a few weeks ago. I remember those times as if they were yesterday.

I was a 24-year-old marketing guy at an upstart called Media Metrix, the first Internet media audience ratings firm.… Read the rest

Dads On Steroids

Hamburgers And Hotdogs On The New Weber Grill
Dads on steroids? Not really, but our latest episode of the Cast of Dads podcast received a jolt of something potent.

Episode 14: Car Seats & Common Sense

I’m not sure if it’s spring fever, but my fellow dads were in rare form, tackling such important issues as:

  • Assembling the grill of your dreams.
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When The Wiggles Goes Gangsta

If you have toddlers, like me, then you’re probably entrenched in the The Wiggles, the hugely successful, Australian rock band for preschoolers. As a parent, I value their wholesome and entertaining tunes for my kids, and I’ve long been impressed by their marketing acumen.… Read the rest