There was a time when Marketing based on a lot of research and many times when the final arrow was shot it was done a lot of guts and faith, but that has changed in the recent times. Now Marketing in any company depends tremendously on data received from online properties. Though there is a catch that you might get dumped with so much data, … Continue reading It is all about the Data
After around twenty years in my work life I often keep hearing people say that they wished they had a more creative life. They are mostly referring to Artists, singers, movie actors and more who make a living working in the creative sector. I tell them creativity is not just about Arts. Yes! It is true that if you can sing, write, act or play … Continue reading Are you Creative?
People say they need to get a work that is tightly coupled with their hobby and I often disagree with that. Yes there are examples of people who do things that they love and get their bills paid, but that is not the majority. The majority works to pay their bills and often think they like to do something else. But it is fine, what … Continue reading Doing only what you love?
Their Cries Silence the church bells Stop the temple hymns Interrupt the call for prayers Their Cries Get louder when you ignore Do you know who they are? You should… Because they are our children Killed and Orphaned in the bloody timelines of history When religions, politics & power clash with one another in useless ideological struggles Their Cries We can never escape from them … Continue reading Their Cries
When I asked someone what a million dollar question was he just shrugged and said questions don’t have a value, it is the answers that carry the value. He was at the same time right and wrong. ‘Right’ because the answer is what ultimately bears the reasoning for the question’s existence. ‘Wrong’ because to get valuable answers you have to ask essential and valuable questions. … Continue reading What are Million Dollar Questions?
After around twenty years in my work life I often keep hearing people say that they wished they had a more creative life. They are mostly referring to Artists, singers, movie actors and more who make a living working in the creative sector. I tell them creativity is not just about Arts. Yes! It is true that if you can sing, write, act or play … Continue reading Are you Creative?
Let us admit Social CRM for many companies is about how well they can sell more which might not be the correct thing given the potential of Social Media to enhance your business. Yes Profits and revenue are important but they don’t happen without customers and that means customers who are happy with you. Take a step back and get yourself out of the upsell-crosssell … Continue reading SocialCRM in 2012
Facebook Timeline could mean a lot of things for many but for me it means that Facebook is taking a step to ensure that every person on Facebook has a Personalized Web Page that they can show off. It is moving the common user from a simple single wall to a real home. From the early days when making a Website used to be rocket … Continue reading Facebook Timeline – From a single wall to a Real Home
I had the pleasure to read the poems of Marjorie Agosin, poet and Human Right Activist. When you read a varied set of subjects that pertain to your interests you often stumble upon something that sticks with you. Something that leave you wanting more and makes you think such that you are forced out of your own self. That is what Marjorie’s poems did to … Continue reading Marjorie Agosin and her Poems
I surrender to you Bind myself in the locks of your hair and tell the world to go away As they search for me in your fallen veils You hide me between your eyelids Smile lasciviously at the world Distract them The world slowly withdraws Leaving me alone Lost somewhere in you Unarmed, Weak but protected Continue reading Surrender
Vinod Narayan 