I will be commenting on news of the day, cultural curiosities, and the wonders of media. Your input is welcome. Finally, please remember the immortal words of Saint John Coltrane “many are called, but few are chosen,” thank you for choosing to spend time reading, watching, and listening.Tumblr (3.0; @markheyert)http://markheyert.com/<object width="400" height="326"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JqqdZopz3iM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JqqdZopz3iM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="326" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Spending my day with creative people has benefits.  This video is the result of a marketing team brainstorm session.  The team was working on producing new ads to drive users to <a href="http://ebaumsworld.com" target="_blank">eBaum’s World</a>.  A little game of word association led to an Internet search of the phrase “cheerleader mall” which led to this gem of a video. Also this  video was the first result when searching the phrase on <a href="http://youtube.com" target="_blank">You Tube</a>.  Wow, I love the Internet, enjoy. <!--EndFragment--></p>http://markheyert.com/post/868491283http://markheyert.com/post/868491283Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:33:00 -0700 There it is in the New York Times, Cond’e Nast’s CEO Charles Thompson talking about...http://markheyert.com/post/858667296http://markheyert.com/post/858667296Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:22:00 -0700cond'e nastold medianew mediamark heyertvanity fairreddit<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2d06cQU2Y1qz8l9vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m hesitant as an art critic, not good, but I may be able to shake it yet. This enjoyable piece was found on Broadway at W 29th St.</p>http://markheyert.com/post/595177392http://markheyert.com/post/595177392Thu, 13 May 2010 06:01:05 -0700new yorkstreet artace hotelflatironmark heyert<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l14ru7poyT1qz8l9vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p> <!--StartFragment-->What’s with the glorifying of psychosis here in San Francisco?  A friend, who works for the City as a psychologist, and is doing everything she can to stop the marketing of San Francisco to the crazies of the world, doesn’t know why it’s fashionable, and has been for some time, to make this wonderful place, a place for the mad.  Is one crazy because of the staggering physical beauty?  Is one crazy to have empathy for the downtrodden?  Does one become crazy because of the great food, music, and underground culture?  <!--EndFragment--></p>http://markheyert.com/post/533469516http://markheyert.com/post/533469516Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:46:00 -0700mark heyertsan franciscocrazypsychology<object width="400" height="326"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NVbvesLl6cs&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NVbvesLl6cs&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="326" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Day on of the annual tech conference was fun, fast, attractive, and exciting.  I attended Pay TV or the Internet: Battle For Your TV and it was time well spent.  <a target="_blank" href="http://blogmaverick.com/">Mark Cuban</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/avneron">Avner Ronen</a>.  Both panelists were warm and knowledgeable about the space.  Mr. Cuban was focused on the immediate future of the TV, that is, the experience most of us enjoy will remain consistent.  Mr. Ronen saw a more interactive experience emerging, one where the TV as it is today will not only evolve, but the programming, too, will become more interactive.  This is a mature debate and would have made the panel a worthless experience if it was not for the panelists’ unique experiences and likable personalities.</p> <!--EndFragment-->http://markheyert.com/post/445482572http://markheyert.com/post/445482572Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:55:00 -0800sxswsxswimark cubanAvner Ronenboxeemarheyertmark heyertsouth by southwestFacebook and Twitter friends. Ask me anything http://markheyert.com/post/434889345http://markheyert.com/post/434889345Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:49:55 -0800formspring.meTime management, but since you’re calling me out I will make every effort to spruce it up. ...http://markheyert.com/post/434888713http://markheyert.com/post/434888713Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:49:21 -0800formspring.meNothing, it’s my head that’s crooked. Ask me anything http://markheyert.com/post/432713274http://markheyert.com/post/432713274Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:52:49 -0800formspring.meAsk me anything http://formspring.me/markhhsphttp://markheyert.com/post/431401854http://markheyert.com/post/431401854Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:35:06 -0800formspring.meCostco’s product selection is as much art as science. Over the holidays I purchased a New York...http://markheyert.com/post/345529096http://markheyert.com/post/345529096Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:55:04 -0800marketingcostcomark heyertmarmarkheyertThe number one marketer of good and services to me is Costco.  This company has successfully...http://markheyert.com/post/155414832http://markheyert.com/post/155414832Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:58:00 -0700costcomarketingmark heyertmarkheyertblogshoppingA great strategic thinker, talented designer, and artist, Paula Bee, commented, “what are the...http://markheyert.com/post/95985855http://markheyert.com/post/95985855Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:25:04 -0700mark heyertmarketingmarkheyertpaula beetwitterShould I be surprised that most companies take their customers for granted? Yes, because today’s...http://markheyert.com/post/93310853http://markheyert.com/post/93310853Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:58:39 -0700mark heyertmarkheyertPaco Underhillmarketingadvertisingblogfacebookmyspacetwitter<object width="400" height="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6okAUlYFw7g&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6okAUlYFw7g&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="325" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Another reason why I’m proud to say this is my B-school</p>http://markheyert.com/post/73650215http://markheyert.com/post/73650215Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:45:00 -0800pepperdinemark heyertmarkheyertJulia A. StewartDineEquityIncDineEquity Inc<object width="400" height="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pU57i9rxoYU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pU57i9rxoYU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="325" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>When all else fails bring in the frog.</p>http://markheyert.com/post/68224505http://markheyert.com/post/68224505Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:16:59 -0800jazzkermit the frogmuppetssesame streetvisualizationmarkheyertmark heyertella fitzgerald<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.lala.com/external/flash/PlaylistWidget.swf" id="lalaAlbumEmbed" width="400" height="338"><param name="movie" value="http://www.lala.com/external/flash/PlaylistWidget.swf" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param 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bgcolor="#000000" src="http://cache.cozmo.tv/playerWidget.swf?widgetId=141268602&contextId=143353549&widgetAutoplay=false" width="400" height="300" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" flashvars="scale=0.5" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>In memory of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/16/arts/music/16wright.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries&oref=slogin">Richard Wright</a>.  Thank you for the great times.</p>http://markheyert.com/post/50602350http://markheyert.com/post/50602350Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:35:00 -0700echoesmark heyertmarkheyertpink floydMeddle