Tuesday, December 20, 2011

My Favorite Quotations

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"Be frank and explicit. That is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and to confuse the minds of others." - Benjamin Disraeli

"Being contrarian is one thing. Ignoring the obvious is another." - Douglas Craver

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson

“Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” - Henry David Thoreau

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Marketing firm Knotice following the big tech boys to Seattle

Knotice, which offers digital marketing software and services, is the latest tech company to open an office here. The list includes well-known companies like Facebook and Zynga. But Seattle also is attracting smaller companies, such as New Zealand-based GreenButton, which recently opened an office in Seattle.

So wonderful to see Knotice named along with these other great tech brands.

30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

As Maria Robinson once said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”  Nothing could be closer to the truth.  But before you can begin this process of transformation you have to stop doing the things that have been holding you back.

Thanks to Ron Copfer for sharing this on Facebook.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Most Adults Under 35 Own a Smartphone

The growth of smartphone adoption and associated mobile technologies has been staggering. As of the end of 2011, the majority of U.S. adults under the age of 35 now own a smartphone. Sixty-two percent of them have downloaded apps (mostly games), and mobile Web usage among these consumers has grown 45% since last year.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Lessons I Learned From Poker Altucher Confidential - "Conspiracy Theory"

There’s a theory in programming chess computers that applies to other areas of life, including this one. It’s called “conspiracy theory”. If too many things have to happen in order to bring about the situation you want, then back out of it and try again later.

Knotice Opens Seattle Office, Adds Talent From Microsoft -- AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire

According to Brian Deagan, co-founder and CEO of Knotice, the new office will help the company better serve its west coast clients. "It's a significant step in the growth of the company," says Deagan. "Not only does this continue to extend our national footprint, it also allows for future expansion. With access to outstanding technology and marketing talent in the Seattle area, it eliminates any potential bottlenecks on future growth and innovation."

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Knotice at the 2011 Weatherhead 100 - Ranked #8 again this year « The Lunch Pail

The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) revealed the Weatherhead 100 ranking at a special awards dinner in Cleveland last night. The Weatherhead 100 recognizes the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. This marks our third consecutive appearance on the list. The fastest growing software company in Northeast Ohio, we ranked #8 again this year with a 547.43% increase in sales over 2010.

The power of a great idea combined with great talent.