Of Life, Family And Business As I am still email-less, I thought I would do some reflecting on life, family and business. No, this is not one of those Dear Abby letters. It used to be that my goal in life was to be loved by all. To do no wrong in the eyes of others and find favor in them. I know. Ho...

I Am Now A Fan Of...Me! I have done the dirty deed. I created a Facebook fan page for...me. I really have a noble intention behind that Facebook fan page. "This was created to de-clutter my wall of the marketing and business links I regularly post on it. So. Think of this page like a Facebook librar...

Is Luxury Dead? Marian Salzman , a leading trendspotter, asked a question on Twitter : Has luxury died? Or is it reinvented in prestige conferences, clubs, and schools? Applications are at a record high in this economy? Below is our Twitter exchange: The Marketing Girl : Exclusivity is the new "it."...

FN Power I know this isn't an absolute marketing or business post but gimme a break, people! It's a rather challenging time for me personally. Besides, this may just help somebody else out there who's going through the same thing. So. To those undergoing the same crisis at work right now, here are a...

I Am Pissed! Women lament of the constant discrimination we are often subjected to in the corporate world. I have my share but it's something I've learned to live with. I can either feel sorry for myself or prove that my gender or age has nothing to do with how I work. Crying or sulking is not going...

The Marketing Girl's Commandments I hate hostile mergers. I always get caught between the old and new management. If you must sell your company to someone else, can you please make sure I've donned my Kevlar helmet first before you sign on the dotted line? Or, give me time to run to my bunker. An ad...

Calling Davao and Dabawenyos No, you have not wandered into a parallel universe where my marketing blog suddenly metamorphosed into one of food and travel. For the past several months, I have become a part-time Davao resident. I like Davao, at least where I stay. No, I cannot tell you where. I do no...

Looking Forward to 2009 2008 was a good year for me, way better than 2007 was. New clients, exciting projects, bigger eye bags and my never ending colds. Still. This year, I am looking forward to potential new projects that will take me out of my comfort zone. Aviation, financial services, property ...

Watch what Julie and her friends were watching while indulging in their vices. [1-31-08 Vice Stocks] [Related: 12-20-06 Fortune Brands (FO), 10-26-06 Altria Group (MO), 1-8-07 Boston Beer Company (SAM), 11-9-06 Smith & Wesson (SWHC)]...

How will Julie and her friends make it through the recession? Sex, guns, booze, and gambling. [Related: 12-20-06 Fortune Brands (FO), 10-26-06 Altria Group (MO), 1-8-07 Boston Beer Company (SAM), 11-9-06 Smith & Wesson (SWHC)]...