Amid concussion debates, NFL delays launch of Helmet-to-Helmet Channel
Potomac, MD – June 30, 2012 Bobservations has learned from sources close to the National Football League that it is delaying the launch of its Helmet-to-Helmet Channel, as the debate about concussions...
View ArticleHow about a “quota free zone”? (I enjoy networking, not being pitched.)
I enjoy going to networking events from time to time. I often meet interesting people and make useful or mutually beneficial business connections. What I don’t enjoy so much is the forced...
View ArticleHiring an IT director? Perhaps they should put down a deposit…in case they...
I met with a client’s IT director yesterday and had a very good experience. He is tech-savvy, of course, but also understands the role of technology as a business driver–that it is the means to the...
View ArticleBobservations’ Surefire End-of-Month Sales Closing Techniques
Originally published in the July edition of SmartCEO DC magazine. First, a word from this month’s Bobservations sponsor: Dr. Finkelstein’s Surgical Personal Branding Makeover Webinar! You’ve worked...
View ArticleBobservations >> Uncomfortable with Terminations? Here are 5 Ways to Avoid...
Originally Published in SmartCEO DC Magazine, September 2012 No one loves the subject of termination–least of all the person being terminated, who must then embark on a horribly distasteful process...
View ArticleLet me get this straight.
Romney acts apologetic for being wealthy. He won't apologize for "47%" remark.
View ArticleInspired by Nats’ Innings Limit on Strasberg, Redskins Set “Snap Limit” for...
OCTOBER 22, 2012 — Ashburn, VA Bobservations has learned that the Washington Redskins have established a “snap limit” for star rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III as a way of protecting the team’s...
View ArticleBoy vs. Prius, Part 1
This is the first installment in a who-the-hell-knows-how-many-but-hopefully-not-too-many-because-I-don’t-know-how-many-I-can-take part series covering a fascinating and sometimes disturbing dialogue...
View ArticleWhy do boys burp? Because we trained them to.
Why do boys have to burp as loud as they can, as though they are trying to shatter some sort of sound barrier or international record for decibels? Let’s to back to when they were babies. What did we...
View ArticleBoy vs. Prius, Part 2: No previous evidence of materialistic...
This is an installment in a who-the-hell-knows-how-many-but-hopefully-not-too-many-because-I-don’t-know-how-many-I-can-take part series covering a fascinating and sometimes disturbing dialogue between...
View ArticleEvolution of Play Dates According to Drake’s Mom
7 Months: “Hi! Do you and Cody want to come over for coffee around 10 am? I’m serving mashed peas!” 48 months: ”Hey, do you and Cody want to meet us at the park after pre-school pick up?” 96 months:...
View ArticleWelcome to Grammar Talk Radio.
Ronnie the Host: Good morning and welcome to Grammar Talk Radio! I’m your host, Ronnie the Stickler. Let’s go to the phones. Daniel in Rahway, how are you today? Daniel: I’m good, how are you. Ronnie...
View ArticleWalMart to Purchase New York Times
AUGUST 6, 2013 — POTOMAC, MD In what media and finance experts are saying is a “frantic” response to Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos’ purchase on Monday of The Washington Post for $250 million, reports...
View ArticleDear Person I Have Not Seen in 25 Years: Thank you for the LinkedIn endorsement!
Dear Person I Have Not Seen in 25 Years and Other Person I Just Met and Have Never Worked With: Thank you both for the generous LinkedIn endorsements! I truly appreciate you taking 0.6 seconds out of...
View ArticleRedskins Announce Unprecedented 5-Year, $500M Deal with Geico to Change Team...
– Owner Dan Snyder Says, “It’s Not About Money,” Citing Public Opinion and Respect for Native Americans – October 11, 2013 — Potomac, MD Backtracking from an open letter earlier this week stating that...
View Article9 things I completely did not know before my wife started working from home.
Today is my wife’s first day working from home. Even though I’ve been work out of my home office for more than a decade, just in the last three hours I have already learned so many useful things about...
View ArticleP&G’s “Remainders Bin”: We uncover a few of the 100 brands P & G is axing
According to Reuters, global consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its intention to sell up to 100 of its brands in order to revive sales and cut costs. The article...
View ArticleFor my #als ice bucket challenge, I nominate @HenryKissinger and the...
I recently did a DRIVETIME MARKETING post on the over the top behavior of self-promoters. Well, I hate to point this out, but the recent runaway success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has given those...
View ArticleNFL to Open “NFL Courthouse” Complete with Public Defenders for Players with...
Given the continued increase in illegal activities and other off-the-field misbehavior and misconduct among its players, the National Football League will launch its own internal legal system,...
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