Vodacom Launches First Soap Opera for Mobile Phones
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Biz Community reports that Vodacom in South Africa is
producing the first soap exclusively for mobile phones. ... read more
The Secret to Pixar’s Remarkable Success
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I’ve written before the “culture is more important than
vision,” and it’s proven prophetic when it comes to the amazing success
of Pixar’s animated movies. Check out this article from 37 Signals about how Pixar works from the inside.
What can you take from this to help transform your organization? ... read
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The "Ministry Marketing" Conflict
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Are we losing our moral authority in the culture, by trying to
reach a larger audience? In my book “Branding Faith” I
talk about what I call the “Marketing Conflict.”. We can plead a
life of poverty, until we realize that reaching a mass audience through the
media costs millions of dollars. We can make a hard stand for an
issue, until we ... read more
Should A Pastor, Ministry Leader, or Non-Profit Leader also be the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Organization?
8 commentsNew Survey Results on Christian Radio
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Dunham + Company has just released this new survey on consumer use of Christian radio.
I'd be curious to know if you would agree based on your personal
experience, or if it surprised you. ... read more
The Loss of Dissent in America
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The lawsuit involving a Michigan gay man suing two Bible publishers and the California court
ruling on same-sex marriage has really made me mourn the loss of two
important aspects of our culture: ... read more
First Look at Conde Nast's Portfolio Article on Joel Osteen
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Here's a peek at the feature story in the August edition of Conde Nast's Portfolio business magazine on pastor Joel
Osteen. ... read more
Compromising Our Identity
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On this issues of "boycotts," a lot has been said
about "compromise." I really think the dreaded "C" word freaks people
out way too much these days. It might be informative to note that in
the book, Biblical Perspectives on Evangelism: Living in a Three
Storied Universe, theologian Walter Brueggemann comments on the Old
Testament nation of Israel’s accommodation:
“In the disciplines of fasting and
sackcloth, the Israelites “separated themselves from all foreigners”
and confessed their sin (Nehemiah 9:1-2). This act in the drama needs
to ... read more
Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Publishers Sued for “Anti-Gay” References in Bibles
15 commentsNewmax reports that a Michigan man is seeking $70 million from two Christian publishers for emotional distress and mental instability he received during the past 20 years from versions of the Bible that refer to homosexuality as a sin. Bradley LaShawn Fowler, a gay man, claims his constitutional rights were infringed upon by Zondervan Publishing Co. and Thomas Nelson Publishing, both of which, he claims, deliberately caused homosexuals to suffer by misinterpretation of the Bible. Fowler, 39, is seeking $60 million from Zondervan and another $10 million from Thomas Nelson. ... read more
A More Strategic Approach Than Boycotts?
3 commentsThis article in World Magazine on Tom Strobhar has some interesting implications when it comes to impacting corporate culture - particularly when it comes to their non-profit giving. This seems to be a much better approach from a perception point of view to creating change in the culture. ... read more
Boycotts – Do They Work?
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Yesterday I posted that The American Family Association has
called for a boycott against McDonald’s Corporation. AFA has
called for various boycotts over the years, and I was curious to see the
reactions of readers to the issue. When it comes to boycotts, there
are a few different perspectives on the strategy. In my experience, a
boycott is never off the table. As one of my readers mentioned
yesterday with Rosa Parks and the civil rights boycott in Montgomery
- that boycott worked because it showed just how much the
African-American community could impact the city. But personally, I
view it as the nuclear option only. Because if it doesn’t work,
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AFA Launches Boycott of McDonald's
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The American
Family Association, founded by Donald Wildmon, has launched a boycott of
McDonald's Corporation. The reason, as the organization says on
it's website is: "It is about McDonald's, as a corporation, refusing to
remain neutral in the culture wars. McDonald's has chosen not to
remain neutral but to give the full weight of their corporation to
promoting the homosexual agen ... read more
Unifying the Brand – Why it Matters
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If you’ve ever been in a branding meeting or workshop with
me, you’ve heard me talk about “unifying the brand.” My
contention is that with 90% of major (and minor) organizations, if you look
at the website, print advertising, TV promotions and programming, podcasts,
and more, they could all be coming from five or six different
organizations. None look similar, often are completely different
looking, and only occasionally ... read more
How a Religious Organization or Non-Profit Can Save Money Right Now
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1) Know your priorities. You
don’t need fancy furniture, but an expensive espresso machine or
occasional free lunch is worth every penny. Employees will adore you
for that.
2) Get to know Google Docs. For your people who are online all the time, why waste money on Microsoft Office? Save the copies of MS office for those who travel or work from different locations. Although with Google Gears, that might not be a problem. ... read more
Why Nepotism Hurts Organizations
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I started to call this “Why Nepotism Kills
Organization” because I feel so strongly about it. First, let me
get this out of the way: Everyone wants to hire their family.
Especially in a small, close knit operation – or a family business –
it’s completely natural. There’s nothing wrong with the desire to
help your own family out in the business. There’s nothing I would
like better than to be able to help my own children through my work.
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Why Internet Filters Don't Always Work
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Tyson
GayHere's a rather funny example of why Internet filtering has to be tweaked. ... read more
Make Change Happen Without Disrupting Your Organization
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Change happens. Because culture, media,
trends, and styles change, we need to be able to respond to those
changes. Besides, as new information and research gives us more
insight into management, leadership, motivation, sales, and more, we need
to create organizations that allow growth to happen. For some, it’s
the transition to a second generation leader, for others it’s moving from
a publically known or famous leader to an unknown leader, and for others,
it’s simply the desire to re-brand. Whatever transition you face,
it’s important that you pull off the change without interrupting or
disrupting your organization. Here are some thoughts to
keep in mind: ... read more
Before You Do Botox, Do This First
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Ageism happens – especially in the media. If you’re
moving into your fifties, you’ve probably seen it firsthand.
Perhaps the easy job or sales interviews you used to get are harder to come
by now. Maybe it’s fewer auditions or business presentations.
Some have see outright discrimination working in a culture that worships
youth. Whatever your experience (and you’re bound to have one
sooner or later) here’s a few ideas that will keep your resume – and
you – looking younger: ... read more








