by John Cataldi | Sep 30, 2013 | Random thoughts - sometimes daily
I have just concluded a 15-minute conversation with a highly respected and skilled, Fortune 1000 CXO that has convinced himself of the impossibilities of a directive given to him by his board. The entire conversation revolved around the unfeasibility that this task...
by John Cataldi | Sep 24, 2013 | Crowd Funding, Investing / Investors, Rainmaking / Deal Making, Uncategorized
On September 23, 2013, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act or JOBS Act, is a law intended to encourage funding of United States small businesses by easing various securities regulations went into effect. It passed with bipartisan support, and was signed into law...
by John Cataldi | Sep 17, 2013 | PR Crisis, The Real Mad Men
During a corporate PR crisis, know that without having sufficient pre-planning in place the operational response will break down, customers will see this as a lethargic/half-hearted response or an ignored response and potentially escalate the situation and the brand...
by John Cataldi | Sep 4, 2013 | Success Principles
Successful entrepreneurs and poker players have so much in common. We understand that risk and reward are measured as the consequence of every action or inaction we decide upon. We enjoy the absolute thrill of winning; regardless of what hand we’re dealt. In essence...
by John Cataldi | Aug 26, 2013 | Crowdsourcing
Learning from my successes and failures in over a decade of crowdsourcing In today’s interconnected world asking for help is just a click away. I am always amazed at the vast intellect, knowledge and expertise available 24/7 on any given day. In my previous analog...
by John Cataldi | Aug 26, 2013 | An Entrepreneurial Mind
Forward by John Cataldi. Overcoming failure, the most important characteristic of an entrepreneurial mind, which Sarah Blakely does extraordinarily well. I am not the author of the following post I have been following Mohammed’s work for sometime. Though...
by John Cataldi | Jun 21, 2013 | Consumer Retail, Social Media, Technology Innovations
Consumer profitability takes a dramatic shift from physical storefront to automated retail kiosks that are redefining the retail shopping experience. – By John Cataldi In the past, the majority of vending sales focused on the “Four...
by John Cataldi | Jun 21, 2011 | Social Listening, Social Media, Social Mobilization, Technology Innovations, US Government
Social Media Intelligence versus the War on Lone Wolf Terror In a post 9-11 world, the war of terror rages on, billions of dollars are being spent to defend and destroy those that would cause harm to US citizens, her allies, and interests. In recent...
by John Cataldi | Jun 17, 2011 | Advertising Channels, Mobile Applications (Apps), Mobile Couponing, Social Couponing, Social Media, Social Mobilization, The Real Mad Men
How should retailers react to the Socially Comparison and Savings Apps?! High unemployment, higher fuel costs, drops in credit, tumbling home prices, job market insecurity are amongst the several economic factors has translated into less than stellar sales for...
by John Cataldi | Jun 3, 2011 | Anthony Weiner, Politics, PR Crisis, Social Media
Rep Weiner defends his family jewels from media scrutiny – Weiner Gate, Day 7 Rep Weiner is not giving an inch to the rising media attraction to the identity of the infamous masked wiener, as seen on his twitter account...
