Category Archives: Business

Rees’s Reads #1 – Setting The Table by Danny Meyer

Setting The Table – The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business This book should be compulsory reading for everyone who works in any business that serves customers face to face. I believe it is essential for any dentist looking to differentiate themselves – especially from corporate practices. Danny Meyer is a restauranteur. The CEO ofContinue reading “Rees’s Reads #1 – Setting The Table by Danny Meyer”

There’s a distinction between the social internet and social media.

Cal Newport‘s Latest Blogpost On Social Media and Its Discontents “The social internet describes the general ways in which the global communication network and open protocols known as “the internet” enable good things like connecting people, spreading information, and supporting expression and activism. Social media, by contrast, describes the attempt to privatize these capabilities byContinue reading “There’s a distinction between the social internet and social media.”

Facebook has a “Big Tobacco Problem”

Well worth a read from Frederick Filloux’s Monday Note via reestheskin Facebook’s problems are more than a temporary bad PR issue. Its behavior contributes to a growing negative view of the entire tech industry. Mark Zuckerberg talking: “There was this Deloitte study that came out the other day, that said if you could connect everyone inContinue reading “Facebook has a “Big Tobacco Problem””

UK adspend: Mobile drives growth

From Benedict Evans’ Newsletter. Mobile advertising spending overtook TV advertising in the UK (note the effect of the BBC here, though). LONDON: The UK’s ad market reached a new milestone during the third quarter of 2017 as almost one in four pounds spent on advertising went to mobile, which posted year-on-year growth of 30.7% to £1.3bn,Continue reading “UK adspend: Mobile drives growth”

Interaction Vs Transaction – from The Story of Telling

The Story of Telling is one of my top 10 business blogs, it always gives me something to consider either for myself or to pass on to my clients – and usually both. Today’s posting, Interaction v Transaction features The Big Issue magazine sellers ….But just because it works doesn’t mean it’s the best strategyContinue reading “Interaction Vs Transaction – from The Story of Telling”

We are NOT Goldfish

The Year End clear out – this from 2014! Has anything changed? I don’t know why I’m still surprised by people who use ad blockers but still spend money on advertising… Advertising is a huge source of the “data pollution” Fred Wilson talked about at LeWeb a few weeks ago. (See here, starting at about 23 minutesContinue reading “We are NOT Goldfish”

The Weekend Read. Silence by Erling Kagge.

I thought I would start the New Year with a mention for this absolute gem of a book. It follows on beautifully from Deep Work and Solitude which I have mentioned before. I am grateful to my neighbours Walt and Ann from the other side of the hill here at ReesAcres for their recommendation. TheyContinue reading “The Weekend Read. Silence by Erling Kagge.”

For Movies read Health (including Dentistry)

One of my favourite podcasts is “Here’s the thing” which is introduced by the actor Alec Baldwin. It has a simple format, Alec talks to someone who interests him. On a recent episode his guest was veteran actor and activist James Cromwell, their discussion took in some of the big problems with the (Hollywood) movieContinue reading “For Movies read Health (including Dentistry)”

Social media gurus

 I get more Linkedin requests from Social Media “experts” than anyone else and 95% of them are ignored. This piece from Gavin Ingham struck a chord. Two “expert” topics seem to attract chancers more than any others… 1) Social media gurus. 2) Become a millionaire in speaking/coaching/consulting. Obviously, there are good ones too (not many in 2)Continue reading “Social media gurus”