Archive for May, 2007

Utah Jazz Height meets whisky militia

Saturday, May 26th, 2007

During Seth Godin’s recent appearance in Salt Lake City, some members of the backcountry.com workforce were able to route for their favorite team while reminiscing about the good ole days. Former Utah Jazz center (I presume because of the height), Mark Eaton graced the audience at this irregular business seminar. We decided to […]

Seth Godin in Utah

Saturday, May 26th, 2007

Seth Godin spoke for the first accountable time in Salt Lake City on Thursday. His speech revolved around his most recent book, The Dip. The book is something out of his ordinary. He speaks to the individual at the work place, rather then the speaking about the marketing world. His […]

Liberty Media and backcountry.com

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

A few weeks ago, my company sold its majority of shares to Liberty Media.  What does this mean?  Well, since the purchase nothing in particular has changed around the offices.  Our goals still remain and from what I can say the merger has been more of a PR plus then anything else.  Although, as an […]

The Yeti’s initial ride

Monday, May 21st, 2007

I was able to take my newest toy out on the hill today. We went for an initial ride up Glenwild
Me:

Baby Beluga

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

We all make mistakes. Ben S made one that will forever resonate. This Beluga Whale has a phone number too.

Direct Marketing Association Institute

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

I was fortunate enough to participate in the DMA Institute in Chicago this past week. The seminars are a must for anyone wanting to further their experience in Marketing, both online and off. The following are the 7 Cardinal Rules to Direct Marketing Success:
1. Establish your objective before you start

Keep it simple - […]

Glory Days

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

One word explanations of a few nights in Chicago.
Phidias:

Wildcats:

Skyline:

Fairfield Prep:

Bowling:

Microsoft fights back

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Its ‘Baller’ season. Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft have all had there eyes on business acquisitions lately. Internet advertisers have become powerful commodities within the industry.  The most recent acquisition took place on Friday, as Microsoft purchased Aquantive for $6 billion. Microsoft acquisition.

Chicago Prom Night

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Apparently, it was prom night when we were hanging out in Lincoln Park the other night…

Cinco de Mayo @ Snowbird

Monday, May 7th, 2007

Utah’s identity crisis was in full effect on Saturday. After gorgeous weather for most of the week (it was warmer here, upon arrival from Mexico), some clouds dumped over a foot of snow in Little Cottowood Canyon. Due to mexican sunburn, I was able to contribute a little to the total accumulation of […]