Comments for The Soft Pitch

Comment on Innovation Comes in Small Packages by Michelle Gorel

Michelle Gorel — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:43:54 +0000

Thanks Tim — I’m thinking about becoming the Avnet roving reporter with my pocket camcorder!

Comment on The Most Important Words in the English Language by Mariela

Mariela — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:26:46 +0000

Yes, I think “thank you” it´s a great word.

Comment on NEDA Conference celebrates future with Old Style by Craig Conrad

Craig Conrad — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:03 +0000

I thought it was the best NEDA conference ever! It was great to be reminded how blessed we are to be in this industry and how exciting the future is.

Comment on Innovation Comes in Small Packages by Tim "FitzAZ" FitzGerald

Tim "FitzAZ" FitzGerald — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:13:15 +0000

Michelle,
Very cool video blog approach. You mentioned the shaky camera, but I think it adds to the authenticity of the message. Thanks for continuing to innovate in your communications approach. Keep up the great work.

Comment on Organizers Must GET SMARTER about SAFETY by Al Maag

Al Maag — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:32:55 +0000

Thanks for the kind repsonse

Comment on Print and Seminars Not Dead by Al Maag

Al Maag — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:32:20 +0000

Thanks for comment…your right that is does allow dialogue but the reponse is too small for B2B in my opinion…that is why brand ads are vital to reach more folks.

Comment on The Most Important Words in the English Language by Michelle Gorel

Michelle Gorel — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:05:34 +0000

Thanks Staci. Even Dear Abby agrees — her column this morning echoed the same sentiment. It’s important sometimes to just say thank you — and it’s something we need to teach our children.

Comment on Print and Seminars Not Dead by Staci

Staci — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:20:12 +0000

Al,

I disagree. Traditional marketing tactics are falling behind because advertising/marketing in the digital age involves engaging in dialogue with your customers (like with this blog). Traditional tactics remove this aspect of communication & replace it with direct, controlled messages.

Comment on The Most Important Words in the English Language by Staci

Staci — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:14:45 +0000

That’s great that Avnet realizes how a simple “thank you” can be so powerful. I agree it is the most important word in the english language.

Comment on Organizers Must GET SMARTER about SAFETY by Karen James

Karen James — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:38:29 +0000

Mr. Maag,
I am a friend of Steve’s and take this personally. I annually get certified in CPR/AED as I feel we all need to take personal responsibility for doing our best to be prepared to save a life. AED training is only useful if there is a device available at events-very selfish of event planners everywhere to make cost a factor, paramedics need to be present at sporting events, safety should be always be top priority. Thank God there was a nurse and firemen players at the tournament, doesn’t always happen but the more people I talk to do not know CPR or how to use an AED and time is of the essence. We all need to spread the word for people to take CPR now. We can’t assume that people are prepared to jump to action. Paramedics need to be on duty-end of story. Steve is a gift to his family and to all of us whose life he has touched.