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Welcome to Strumings, the Strum Consulting Group blog which is our opportunity to share thoughts about marketing, business, and occasionally about the 27-time World Champion, New York Yankees. Feedback, thoughts and ideas are always appreciated. Strum on.

50 for 61*

Another baseball season begins. 50 years ago Roger Maris broke the Babe’s record. It was a great feat.

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“Mr. Sulzberger, Tear Down That (Pay) Wall.”

The New York Times will be charging us “heavy users” for digital access. Oh, goody.

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What are those funny looking codes?

What are those codes? How can marketers use them? Here’s how…

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The Demise of the NIT

The NIT used to be great. It’s become the “Not Invited Tournament”. What a shame.

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4 Tips on Effective Message Delivery

4 smart tips on effective business communications in meetings

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Mickey Mantle: The Last Boy

Mickey Mantle was my childhood idol. Great Yankee, flawed man.

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The Interoffice envelope: Where Have You Gone?

Alas, the interoffice envelope is a thing of the business past. But it used to make or break careers. Read on…

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“We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us”: The email avalanche

Our in boxes are exploding. Marketers are big contributors to the problem….

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“I’ve Fallen & I Can’t Get Up”: The Graying of America

America is aging and there are marketing and societal implications. Read more….

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10 Mistakes Small Businesses Make

Being a small business owner is tough. One of the keys to success is avoid these 10 mistakes…

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