Announcing Dogpatch Labs Palo Alto & Europe
September 29, 2011 – 8:27 am | 349 Comments

In early September, we got the unfortunate news that the San Francisco Port Authority was closing Pier 38 (home to Dogpatch Labs San Francisco).

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Much to Learn from the NBA’s Facebook Fan Page
April 16, 2011 – 8:54 am | Comments Off
Much to Learn from the NBA’s Facebook Fan Page

When asked who does the best job of managing their Facebook page and community, I recommend looking at two pages:
- for e-commerce: ShoeDazzle (and yes, it’s a Polaris company)
- for media and big brand: the …

For Social Ads, Voice and Relevance are more Important than Just Reach.
April 11, 2011 – 4:57 am | 351 Comments
For Social Ads, Voice and Relevance are more Important than Just Reach.

This Twitter post / ad from Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets is a reminder that ads need to be relevant. And relevancy is a function of voice AND message. This is precisely why …

Nike Golf’s Facebook Contest Promotes the Masters & their new 20XI Golf Balls
April 8, 2011 – 10:01 am | 726 Comments
Nike Golf’s Facebook Contest Promotes the Masters & their new 20XI Golf Balls

In time for the PGA Masters, Nike ran a daily Facebook promotion for their 20XI golf balls. Nike Golf’s 450,000 Facebook fans could win one of 25 sleeves of their exclusive Masters edition 20XI golf …

My Response to Mark Cuban’s: Does ESPN.com Have a Twitter Problem?
April 3, 2011 – 9:44 am | 6 Comments
My Response to Mark Cuban’s: Does ESPN.com Have a Twitter Problem?

Whether you are a sports fan or work in media, Mark Cuban’s “Does ESPN.com have a Twitter problem?” is a relevant, good read. Cuban argues that ESPN is struggling with social media because their writers …

Tech takes to Super Bowl XLV Ads… & Takes them to Web before the Game
February 6, 2011 – 12:45 pm | 293 Comments
Tech takes to Super Bowl XLV Ads… & Takes them to Web before the Game

Tonight you’ll likely see a handful of tech companies advertising during the Super Bowl (a 30-second spot runs $3,000,000). Techmeme – which is usually filled with tech and gadget news – is headlined by forthcoming …

Streaming Netflix on your Gym’s Cardio Machine? Awesome.
January 20, 2011 – 5:01 pm | 394 Comments
Streaming Netflix on your Gym’s Cardio Machine? Awesome.

In December of 2009, I wrote about local fitness company Expresso – the maker of an interactive workout machines that I was blown away by. Here’s the next wave – which should become more commonplace …

Favorite TV Commercials Of the Moment (Including a Dogpatch Labs Star!)
November 23, 2010 – 9:22 am | 712 Comments

Since having our first child just a month ago, we have had the television on more than normal (particularly the first couple weeks!). Between baby bouncing / feeding and laptop / email … the TV …

ESPN’s iPad Experience: Choose Your Own Adventure
November 12, 2010 – 8:10 am | 196 Comments
ESPN’s iPad Experience: Choose Your Own Adventure

I write a lot about the importance of getting product, messaging and promotion “in the river“ (in other words: making sure that messages are delivered inside the core experience and to the respective audience – …

Nike Releases Nike+ GPS iPhone App – $1.99
September 6, 2010 – 7:25 pm | 712 Comments
Nike Releases Nike+ GPS iPhone App – $1.99

Nike has released the Nike+ GPS iPhone application to help you track, map and analyze your runs. It is a paid $1.99 application. Without needing the shoes, wristband, and/or monitor, the Nike+ application uses GPS …

Golfsmith & Nike National Golf Day Give Free Nike Golf Balls to Facebook Fans
June 22, 2010 – 8:21 am | 2 Comments
Golfsmith & Nike National Golf Day Give Free Nike Golf Balls to Facebook Fans

This weekend, your local Golfsmith will be hosting Nike’s National Golf Day – which features Nike product demos, discounts, etc. But Facebook fans of both Nike Golf and Golfsmith get the VIP treatment with a …

Nike Uses Facebook to Showcase Golfers’ US Open Outfits
June 16, 2010 – 7:30 am | 258 Comments
Nike Uses Facebook to Showcase Golfers’ US Open Outfits

In advance of the US Open at Pebble Beach this Thursday – Sunday, Nike has taken to Facebook to reveal their sponsored golfer’s daily outfits. Each golfer has a page within their “Athlete Apparel: 2010 …

Foursquare Teams Up with NBA for Lakers / Celtics Finals
June 3, 2010 – 1:28 pm | 344 Comments
Foursquare Teams Up with NBA for Lakers / Celtics Finals

It’s part Foursquare, part Fanpulse and part ESPN / vintage InGameNow:
Foursquare has teamed up with the NBA to award Celtics and Lakers badges to fans who ‘check in’ tonight and shout either “Go Lakers” or …