Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Our Rose Garden!

March 17, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

One in bloom today and two getting ready to bloom in the future. Wishing you…

Entrepreneurs: Stop Renting Attention – Start Owning Customers

February 22, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

Most entrepreneurs are building businesses they don’t actually control. Number 1 marketing tip today: Build and own your audience.

Brand Storytelling & Journalism LinkedIn Group Reaches 12,000 Members!

February 14, 2026.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Started in 2010, this LinkedIn Group has grown steadily. Group founder is R. Michael Brown.

Caylee Howerton Has Harnessed a Superpower

February 8, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

Caylee Howerton’s quiet superpower isn’t her championship spins or sliding stops. It’s the rare mix of grit and grace she carries into every barn stall, every show arena, and every quiet moment when she leans into her horse and whispers thanks.

TRENDS: What’s Changing in Brand Growth 2025-2026

January 12, 2026.Reading time 5 minutes.

Stories work better than facts. That one statement should stop you mid-scroll. Because for brands trying to grow amid noise, that’s not just interesting — it’s urgent.

Lou Gerstner, the Hard-Nosed Outsider Who Taught IBM’s “Elephant” to Dance Again, Died Saturday, December 27, at 83

December 29, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

When Lou Gerstner arrived in April 1993, IBM was bleeding cash and confidence. Competitors chipped away at IBM’s legacy strongholds. Analysts openly questioned whether “Big Blue” should be broken up. Internal divisions were siloed and slow.