tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.comments2023-04-26T05:14:33.496-07:00Ramblings of TJR -- Marketer -- Mom -- TV Addict.TJRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444985322019360482noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-76466756581822218912011-07-26T17:56:44.576-07:002011-07-26T17:56:44.576-07:00Nice resolutions, Keep up the good work and Rememb...Nice resolutions, Keep up the good work and Remember three R's.Dumpster Dudehttp://onslowcontainer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-78949879012755648282011-07-25T18:39:55.835-07:002011-07-25T18:39:55.835-07:00I do not promise not to drink no Coke Zero on the ...I do not promise not to drink no Coke Zero on the way. But I promise to recycle my cans and bottles (and possibly reuse any bottles).Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376497055788648308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-1464002614176832182011-07-21T17:41:32.426-07:002011-07-21T17:41:32.426-07:00Hey Tracey. I really liked the article. For long...Hey Tracey. I really liked the article. For long distance travel with a group it really is hard to beat a vehicle like the Traverse. I was fortunate to have access to one earlier this year to move people and promotional materials around Toronto. It was very nimble in traffic and surprisingly easy to drive in heavy city traffic. I'm looking forward to your updates. Remember to keep both hands on the wheel :)ThatRunninGuyhttp://mykalsreport.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-30037486357927403512011-06-12T16:01:22.353-07:002011-06-12T16:01:22.353-07:00Me too!I love the park scene as well. I bumped int...Me too!I love the park scene as well. I bumped into a Korean party at Memorial the other day with a group of kids playing Korean instruments. Only in SE Van!harriet glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223388139583386938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-13787379130286874332011-05-22T15:36:30.906-07:002011-05-22T15:36:30.906-07:00Laziness is almost the only reason I am loyal. You...Laziness is almost the only reason I am loyal. You are totally right. Seriously people, long-time customers should be treated BETTER than new customers. Sidenote: I'm amused that you kept your hotmail account (confession: I have a yahoo account).harriet glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223388139583386938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-10221930480334880632011-05-11T21:50:55.739-07:002011-05-11T21:50:55.739-07:00It irks me - and I think many other people, too - ...It irks me - and I think many other people, too - when companies offer deep discounts to new customers, but not existing customers. A good example of that is when our TV died and we didn't replace it for two years. After cancelling our cable we got weekly calls and emails offering us the moon if we'd sign up again. It became quite irksome, actually, to receive the constant solicitations as we had no TV to hook this mythical cable up to, but they were working HARD to win us back.<br /><br />Now that we have cable again, we hear nothing. No offers, no deals, nada. Apparently, we're not worth as much now that we actually pay for their service. What's up with THAT?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-49695432658321645872011-05-11T12:22:11.606-07:002011-05-11T12:22:11.606-07:00Jon - I heard Telus is offering some great reasons...Jon - I heard Telus is offering some great reasons to jump ship these days. <br /><br />And yeah, not sure how you didn't make the invist list to the party mom bloggers. :) <br /><br />But it seems to be just the beginning of their work to re-build their business. My hope is they work on their current and loyal users first and then rebuild trust with their dormant users. How is your aunt doing these days? Does she email often?TJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444985322019360482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-37360784180252141192011-05-11T12:17:20.697-07:002011-05-11T12:17:20.697-07:00There are very few brands I'd say I have any l...There are very few brands I'd say I have any loyalty to and I find the number decreases all the time. The problem usually is the fact that indeed, they start to take you for granted. <br /><br />I've had a Rogers phone plan for eleven years now. I recently suddenly started getting a series of random phone calls at the worst times possible from them. My current contract is up in August. When finally I did manage to take their call, they wanted 'to make their prices better for me'. When I told them that while I wasn't necessarily planning on changing, but I wouldn't sign another three year contract... Suddenly they couldn't do anything for me. So then, not only have they alienated me by calling in the first place, they've shown me how little my business matters to them overall. Suddenly the bother of changing becomes a much more attractive option. <br /><br />I don't tend to go out of my way for change, but once a company starts reflecting itself badly for you... The end is nigh. <br /><br />It's sad once a business is too big to remember how they should treat their customers (or staff for that matter). <br /><br />As for hotmail... I do still have my account. I'm pretty sure only my aunt sends me email there, as she can't seem to adapt to my gmail address. It's been there since 1999... Hmm. They didn't invite me to the fiesta... DELETE. ;)Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126041385417306059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-33115812723921767652011-05-05T14:42:46.446-07:002011-05-05T14:42:46.446-07:00Indeed I did. At least there were more than 20 vo...Indeed I did. At least there were more than 20 votes separating the top candidates this year.TJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444985322019360482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-83353831622553004512011-05-05T13:41:38.130-07:002011-05-05T13:41:38.130-07:00Brilliant! You had a snakepit of a riding there si...Brilliant! You had a snakepit of a riding there sister!harriet glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223388139583386938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-34183990777152863192011-05-01T13:36:54.566-07:002011-05-01T13:36:54.566-07:00yum Dragon Truck. I might have to add them.
It i...yum Dragon Truck. I might have to add them. <br /><br />It is like the big brands figure you should just follow them because they are a big brand.TJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444985322019360482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-26934068255006857452011-04-30T10:49:30.430-07:002011-04-30T10:49:30.430-07:00I follow DragonTruck on twitter because I want to ...I follow DragonTruck on twitter because I want to know where I can find lunch. They are funny and, when I go to the truck, they have even rewarded me with a free drink.<br /><br />I'm a bit put off by brands that don't follow back. It's just so obviously one way.Andrea Coutuhttp://www.consultantjournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-72929603733341023382011-04-19T16:39:42.763-07:002011-04-19T16:39:42.763-07:00So timely! I've been thinking of adding an SM ...So timely! I've been thinking of adding an SM section to my blog. I find a lot of arts orgs are excellent: @theartsclub @carouseltheatre to name a few.harriet glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223388139583386938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-16794014941025678262011-04-18T21:58:25.349-07:002011-04-18T21:58:25.349-07:00I've had a couple of really good experiences o...I've had a couple of really good experiences on Twitter. Once, when I mentioned BCAA in passing (I didn't @ them or anything) I got a response and they offered me some moral support. And once when I asked for people's opinions of ECover dishwasher detergent I got an offer of a free sample. In neither case did I expect anything, and in both cases I was very pleasantly surprised by their customer service.<br /><br />On the negative side I've asked direct questions and not been answered. And when Canadian Tire first followed me, they had a protected account. I can't imagine what they were thinking with that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-61276984992753721492011-04-16T13:53:49.297-07:002011-04-16T13:53:49.297-07:00It always seems that when "new managment"...It always seems that when "new managment" steps in, it's curtains for the business. So odd. As for bubble tea, well we sure live in bubble tea land!harriet glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223388139583386938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-76820259004773635072011-04-13T21:57:10.743-07:002011-04-13T21:57:10.743-07:00I have lived in the Lower Mainland my whole life, ...I have lived in the Lower Mainland my whole life, and never tried bubble tea. I'm not sure how I managed that, actually.<br /><br />But that's beside the point. You make some really good points about brand. We need to understand what it is that sets us apart, and we need to own that. And if we change it, then we need to do it thoughtfully, and we need to consider the execution carefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-8397617485780933732010-10-20T13:27:13.590-07:002010-10-20T13:27:13.590-07:00The marketing and branding stuff is interesting to...The marketing and branding stuff is interesting to me as an individual. It's something I'm just learning about, since my background is in engineering. But it strikes me that most anyone could benefit by using some of these strategies. Whether you're an entrepreneur, or you work within a large organization, your personal brand is important. And it needs to be handled carefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-13293759593971216752010-05-14T09:01:50.315-07:002010-05-14T09:01:50.315-07:00Back living in TO again and planning to go down to...Back living in TO again and planning to go down to one car. Even with all the challenges, the TTC still is the better way. Not sure if we are ready to go full cold turkey yet though...Chris Moraleshttp://www.moralesmarketing.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-92191118061741187652010-05-13T14:41:16.157-07:002010-05-13T14:41:16.157-07:00Living in the suburbs, as I do, I have a hard time...Living in the suburbs, as I do, I have a hard time imagining using a co-op car. While I love the idea, the nearest location to my home is a 30-minute bus ride away. And with the two kids in tow, in potentially inclement weather, that sounds like a LONG 30 minutes. So we still have our two cars, although I feel kind of sheepish about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-21685979567209472642010-04-15T15:01:01.533-07:002010-04-15T15:01:01.533-07:00I have only one twitter account. My husband has 2,...I have only one twitter account. My husband has 2, and they definitely have different 'feels'. I could see how that would happen, but I'm glad to keep everything in one place. It just feels easier to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-43749641769653156432010-04-15T11:05:30.179-07:002010-04-15T11:05:30.179-07:00I have 2 accounts. My regular old me one that most...I have 2 accounts. My regular old me one that most people know and love AND an annonymous one that I use as a connection to the blog I started a while back as a place to vent frustrations I didn't feel comfortable sharing on my regular blog. It's like an "alter-ego" kind of thing. I hardly ever use it but occasionally the mood strikes so I bounce over to the other account.<br /><br />I found it difficult to keep "me" out of the other account which is silly, because it is still ME, just not the usual me...does that make sense? Maybe that is why I barely use itCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075327741039992732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-75799677234766987592010-02-27T19:08:53.142-08:002010-02-27T19:08:53.142-08:00Glad I could give you guys a giggle. And Susan th...Glad I could give you guys a giggle. And Susan that is high praise from you.TJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444985322019360482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-6333956931317796122010-02-27T18:58:33.799-08:002010-02-27T18:58:33.799-08:00This sounds like an amazing experience, for sure. ...This sounds like an amazing experience, for sure. It is one that very few people have, I'm glad you enjoyed it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-6268308665929958992010-02-26T20:30:35.107-08:002010-02-26T20:30:35.107-08:00That is too funny! I like your storytellin'That is too funny! I like your storytellin'Susanhttp://www.mainwriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092486775499790996.post-45286912468119150402010-02-24T14:22:49.638-08:002010-02-24T14:22:49.638-08:00So funny! :DSo funny! :DMarilyn (A Lot of Loves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06657908406859803924noreply@blogger.com