When I was young, I remember that all of the major holidays were known as Hallmark Holidays. It made me proud that one of my hometown companies had so much power when it came to bringing so much joy to people. Now, with the advent of social media, naming holidays has become big business for […]
Tag: Charity
It’s #GivingTuesday
It’s been a week of special days… Thanksgiving Thursday… a day to gather with family and friends and express our gratitude. Black Friday… shop, shop, shop! Many retailers offer specials… consumers line up early to grab up those bargain buys in anticipation of the holidays. Small Business Saturday… a “holiday” created by American Express to […]
On Philanthropy
I came across a great example of networking in the December 2, 2013 issue of Forbes. The magazine, entitled “Special Philanthropy Issue: Entrepreneurs Can Save The World,” features stories about several innovators who have used their largess to address social problems. One of my favorite articles summarized an interview by journalist, Randall Lane, with rock […]