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Changing the World with Our Own Pushcart
By John Olson, Thursday, March 10 2011 in POV
Back when, in the misty days of yore, we used to make grand pronouncements. Advertising is dead, we’d say, biting the hand, or at least the budget line item, that fed us. “So what are you then?” folks would ask. Comments
Gratitude is Good; Greed is not. Research proves it.
By John Olson, Thursday, November 25 2010 in Uncategorized
I love Thanksgiving. In fact, I’m thankful for Thanksgiving. Comments
I’ll Fly Away: The Luke Bucklin Family Funeral
By John Olson, Monday, November 15 2010 in Uncategorized
Luke was the visionary CEO of a Minnesota back end web company, Sierra Bravo and the Nerdery. Comments
Connection is What We’re Searching For
By John Olson, Monday, November 15 2010 in Uncategorized
Connection is what counts, that’s been our mantra around the office since the beginning of time–that is, before social networking. We live it, breathe it, and sell it, when the opportunity presents itself. Comments
The Mission We're On
By John Olson, Friday, June 4 2010 in Uncategorized
A decade ago, Olson was one of the few companies to foresee the decline of traditional mass marketing and the rise of the social engagement revolution. Comments
Going "Beyond Social Media" at the American Marketing Association Conference
By John Olson, Wednesday, November 18 2009 in POV
My November 10 presentation at the Minnesota American Marketing Association Conference advertised that it would go "beyond" social media. Beyond would refer not to the next hot trend but to an ancient ideal... Comments
