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November 29, 2006
Time, Treasure or Talent - A New Fundraising Blog
I came across a new arts fundraising blog yesterday - Time, Treasure or Talent - that was launched recently by an anonymous fundraising insider. His blog is well-written, well-considered, and worth reading. It's tough to start a new blog. It...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 06:30 AM | Permalink
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November 28, 2006
On Building Personal Brand
As the notion of applying branding principles to an individual has gained currency and momentum - and it has a LOT of momentum these days - I've pondered whether this idea simply re-purposes an established strategy for another audience niche...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 09:11 AM | Permalink
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November 26, 2006
Exit, Stage Right
When Jerry Seinfeld characterized actor Michael Richards' behavior as "a mistake," he is considerably more generous than I would be. But, then again, he has reason to be. When Michael Richards launched his racist rant against two men in his...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 10:35 AM | Permalink
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November 23, 2006
Cosi Not Cozy
Earlier this week, I ducked into the Bethesda, Maryland Cosi to grab a light lunch and a latte. Last month, when I was facilitating a day-long meeting of the Textile Museum's advisory board, they brought in baked goods from Cosi...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 10:19 AM | Permalink
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November 20, 2006
Springing Ourselves From the Importance Trap
"We do not eat for the good of living, but because the meat is savory and the appetite is keen." — Ralph Waldo Emerson As I blog to you this morning from my Amtrak train seat, my eyes happened on...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 08:35 AM | Permalink
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November 15, 2006
Apple Understands How Consumers Co-Create Value
If any success story offers crucial strategic insights to marketers now, Apple's iPod is the best example I know. Apple keeps getting it right, over and over again. So what makes Apple's strategy to hard to beat? Apple understands that...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 12:12 PM | Permalink
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November 13, 2006
The Artisanal Movement
Anthropologist Grant McCracken is one of the most brilliant people writing today about how people behave - in real, not theoretical terms, - when they relate to products and services. I've been reading his blog for months because his insights...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 11:53 AM | Permalink
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November 08, 2006
Clear Conceptual Direction Helps Build Strong Brand Communication
The best identity marks emerge from clear & strong conceptual direction that is related to “essence� aspects of the identity construct. Connection to authenticity and integrity are vitally important in brand communication. Contemporary art - Southern Albert Art Gallery’s exhibition...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 07:39 AM | Permalink
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November 07, 2006
Making the most effective fundraising case.
In our day-to-day work with our clients currently, we are increasingly discovering difficulties with fundraising. As long as I can remember, it's been tough to raise money. I doubt that it will ever get easier. But, despite a tough fundraising...Posted by Neill Archer Roan at 09:28 AM | Permalink
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