FOMO vs JOMO

FOMO vs JOMO

OK… so we all know what FOMO means… “fear of missing out”. We have probably all experienced it. You know… that anxious or uneasy feeling you get when you believe others are having rewarding, fun, or profitable experiences without you! Whether that is a community...
Happy Canada Day and More

Happy Canada Day and More

Today is June 30. Tomorrow is Canada Day. I am in Toronto amidst the FIFA excitement. For many this July 1 will be a milestone. For some it might be a significant birthday. For others it might be taking in a day at FIFA Fanfest in Vancouver or Toronto or a watch party...
Understanding Anger

Understanding Anger

In the sponsorship industry there exists anger. Over the last 35 years in this sector, I have seen it lots. And to come really clean… I have exhibited it on occasion. And when there is anger, there is regret but often never full repair. Let me illustrate the types of...
Servicing the Right Audience

Servicing the Right Audience

The 80/20 rule. Basically says 80% of your goal / objective comes from 20% of the audience / source. So that might mean at work, 80% of the problems are caused by 20% of the staff (the bad apples). Or 80% of your team’s points are scored by 20% of the players. Or if...
Thinking Outside the Box

Thinking Outside the Box

I often hear that it’s an old cliché and we need to set it aside. But I believe that, no matter what phrase you want to use, we need to think differently. We need to be more creative in our sector. We need to take technology to the next level. We need to think beyond...
Prospecting in Modern Times

Prospecting in Modern Times

I have written about prospecting before. I have covered off all the bases around making sure you know your audience. Once you know your audience you can generally prospect better because you know who is trying to reach that demographic. For instance, if the people...