Author Archives: Thomas King
See What You Think of This One
It’s nearly impossible to talk about agency/client relationships without coming across the classic story of then-Avis CEO Robert Townsend’s “Advertising Philosophy,” in which he codifies the working relationship between his company and their newly hired creative agency, DDB. It’s a … Continue reading
Everyone Coding
Almost exactly six months ago, Steven Walling wrote about why every employee in a web startup should learn how to code. He composed a two-part post on the subject, in which he shares excellent ideas about how non-coders should start … Continue reading
Cobbler’s Shoes
There’s a saying: The cobbler’s children have no shoes. You hear variations on the theme across a whole slew of fields: the carpenter’s cupbords are unfinished; the teacher’s still working on her book; and, of course, the scrappy web developer’s … Continue reading
Always Be Learning
As anyone with even a fleeting interest in sales knows, the great scene of Alec Baldwin’s career boils down to the axiom ABC: “Always be Closing.” And as anyone who watched Glengarry Glen Ross to its conclusion also knows, such … Continue reading
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