[Welcome back to the Damn, I Wish I Thought of That! newsletter. This is text of the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using the handy form on the right If it isn’t remarkable, it isn’t worth it. If you’re making something, make sure it’s wonderful, outrageous, purple, strange, smelly, [...]
Newsletter #817: The “Look at it Differently” Issue
January 27, 2011
[Welcome back to the Damn, I Wish I Thought of That! newsletter. This is text of the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using the handy form on the right.] Sometimes a great idea, product, or marketing concept is right in front your eyes, but you’re just not seeing it. [...]
SLOBPROOF — the one and only
January 26, 2011
There are a zillion furniture makers offering stain-proof features. They all look and sound the same. But you’ll tell your friends about furniture that is Slobproof! Being good isn’t good enough anymore. Anyone can do that. If you want your brand to stand out, you need to commit to a brand that is memorable, remarkable, [...]
It only takes one idea to become remarkable + BACON
January 23, 2011
Craig Flynn reports on how easy it is to be remarkable: Situation Report: Vines Grille & Wine Bar – quality steaks, fish, & live jazz. Great place. And no nuts. Check out the bar. No “snack food,” just a basket of bacon for their patrons. Read Craig’s full post here.
Make the entire conversation about you
November 16, 2010
Red Envelope sells nice gifts. But so do a lot of other catalogs. But when you order from Red Envelope, the gift shows up in this amazing red box. This is the classic example of great word of mouth. When that box shows up at a wedding shower or a birthday party — everyone says [...]
Who is going to train you to survive the zombie revolution?
August 29, 2010
This gym. ZombieFit puts an insane spin on standard fitness classes: What if you woke up tomorrow to find your city overridden with zombies, would you survive? This may seem childish, but by preparing for the impossible, you’ll be ready for the improbable. The keys to surviving Z-day are simple: Be able to lift and [...]
Chocolate poop: Will anyone remember?
March 13, 2010
Choose your Easter basket: A. Candy bunnies B. Chocolate poop, a gummy rat, and a 36″ candy snake? One will be appreciated, the other will be remembered and talked about all year. Lesson: Anything worth doing is worth making remarkable. It’s not harder or more expensive, but it will be remembered, appreciated, and generate long-term [...]
Awesome Email Newsletters
*Third-party newsletter (Privacy Policy)
Recent Posts
Work With Me

Learn to be a great word of mouth marketer.
Learn more >>

We're the community for social media leaders at the world's greatest brands. Learn more >>
Learn about my keynote speeches >>






