The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is winding down as the summer phenom of 2014. It was a great run — raising tons of money for ALS research (an amazing $112MM as of the latest count); and standing forever as an excellent example of how to leverage social media. Time to roll out …more
Ah yes, the day after Labor Day — one of my favorite times of the year. It’s the start of the work (and school) new year, and it’s a great time to re-visit affirmations; re-think goals; and to re-commit oneself to the theme of the year. For me, with Microsoft’s …more
My daughter Myrna was wandering the streets of Paris last night, and she happened across a DeLorean Time Machine. I didn’t know how to tell her that I had been surreptitiously following her around through the space-time continuum, so I pretended that it must be a vehicle owned by one …more
And here’s another classic from Bo Zaunders — my favorite one of all time I think — that perfectly describes how large organizations destroy good advertising, and how committees destroy creativity: It’s a good companion piece to the Day 38 Leo: “I have learned that any fool can write a …more
Since I started at Microsoft in 2006, I have always opted for Braille on my business card, which spells out my name and title on my business card in Braille dots: It’s a great statement on the importance of accessibility in computing, and I couldn’t be prouder of the accessibility …more
Microsoft’s first homepage, full of Internet-y, Superhighway-ish; Tube-y; Worldwide-y goodness … launched 20 years ago TODAY: Link There’s a great article on Microsoft.com tracing the evolution of Microsoft.com — consistently one of the top 10 Web sites on the Web since its launch: Link In 1994, there was no World …more
In this episode of “The Wonderful World of Marketing” I spend time talking about how when selling to consumers the obvious approach isn’t always the right approach. Whenever you are working on an advertising campaign, the Copernican Shift you need to entertain is one that is focused on the higher order …more
Well, is this one killer line-up or what? There was something intensely magical about those ’70s sitcoms. They have a “wile away the day” kinda quality to them…
Way to go Bob — a unanimous confirmation! From NYTimes.com: Link Senate Confirms Obama’s Choice to Lead V.A. The Senate voted unanimously on Tuesday to confirm Robert A. McDonald, the 61-year-old former chief executive of Procter & Gamble, to take the helm of the sprawling and embattled Department of Veterans …more
“Apple Dating Game” from a 1983 Apple Event preceding the launch of the Mac: I’m awash in ’80s computing nostalgia with the addictive Halt and Catch Fire, and this video is just pure gold. Particularly notable is Gates’ projection that 50% of all Microsoft revenue will come from the Mac …more
It was a pretty incredible week for me last week, and I still feel overwhelmed and undeserving. To be awarded the Microsoft Platinum Circle …more
Find out more about Windows Apportals on Microsoft.com. WHAT ARE WINDOWS APPORTALS? A Windows Apportal is a Windows 8.1 app that can …more
Find out more about Windows Apportals on Microsoft.com. WHAT ARE WINDOWS APPORTALS? A Windows Apportal is a Windows 8.1 app that can …more
Today’s update from Fiji was written by Everyone: Having already previously done a broadreach trip, I had a general idea of what …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Emmet and Owen: On our penultimate day in Fiji, we started the morning with breakfast, …more
Find out more about Windows Apportals on Microsoft.com. WHAT ARE WINDOWS APPORTALS? A Windows Apportal is a Windows 8.1 app that can …more
Over my 12 years in start-ups and 5 years in Microsoft Research I wore black jeans with a black space-themed/Star Wars t-shirt. When I …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Holland and Paige: Today was our final day of academic work. Everyone had an hour …more
On Thursday we announced Windows Apportals: Link Thursday’s release was picked up by The Register; ZDNet (Mary Jo Foley); C|Net; Redmond Magazine; …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Devin and Lily: Today, waking up was a bittersweet moment since it was our last …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Maddie and Kevin: As we near the end of our adventure, we woke up at …more
Today was a cool day … a year ago we launched the SPS Apportal at MGX, and today Windows Apportals have gone …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Emmet and Sofia: Our day began like a normal day, a cereal breakfast, no drama …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Alena and Trinity: This morning, we all woke up bright and early with the sun …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Paige and Holland: Today was a fulfilling dive day. In the morning, we got up …more
Today is my little brother’s birthday. Morgan works at PTC Therapeutics which is a bio-tech start-up in New Jersey doing some very …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Owen and Patrick: Today, after our return from Beqa and an early, Jaws-themed wake up …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Devin and Trinity: We woke up this morning at 7:00 to the sunrise and the …more
Today’s update from Fiji was co-written by Alena and Kevin: Waking up early to the sound of roosters, we were all ready …more
A little July 4th treat for all you Mitzi Gaynor fans out there — you know who you are! I can only …more
