Archive for June, 2005
Sports and Athletes - Evolution of the Brand
by Susie Watson on June 28th, 2005
The cultural ramifications of how we see our teams and athletes -
what has changed since the days of the sports hero on the Wheaties
box, and is it a good thing? Barb and Susie look at the topic from
the perspectives of the athlete, the audience, the team, and the ever-
present corporate sponsors. And what about the women? Listen in!
Ebay - The Cultural Implications
by Susie Watson on June 21st, 2005
Where once our cultural detritus stayed in pretty much one place,
with Ebay, material goods are in constant circulation around the
globe, creating one global material culture. Ebay has created the
biggest Mom and Pop store in the world, and developed the most
perfect retail business model ever, with a system of checks and
balances that keep both buyers and sellers happy and coming back for
more. Now that’s service. Add that key ingredient of entertainment
and it can’t be beat. Beware to bricks and mortar retailers - it’s a
tough act to follow.
Religion: Where is the Love?
by Susie Watson on June 14th, 2005
Barb and guest co-host Henry Godbout discuss a range of topics related to
religion, a topic that is taking the world by storm. Conceptually,
they see religion as a wonderful thing, but they are often
disappointed by the lack of compassion and mutual respect by
religious communities. Can you still be spiritual and not go to
church? Is religion the ultimate business model? Listen in!
The Seminal Moment
by Susie Watson on June 8th, 2005
Everyone has them. They are forks in the road when major life decisions are made. They can feel like a light bulb being turned on, or an incident that takes your life in a whole new direction. Often, you only recognize them in retrospect. But they rock our worlds. What are yours?