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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.

“This sport is stupid anyway”

The U.S. is “Out of Africa”. Even if they were still in, it’s hard for me to get excited about the World Cup. Here’s why…

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Twitter: Is it for you?

Is Twitter for you? If you have a meaningful social media strategy, then it likely is. But start with your strategy….

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5 reasons why professional service execs should use LinkedIn

You are a senior exec at a professional service firm, and don’t use LinkedIn yet? Stop making excuses and get going. Here’s why…

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Foreign Oil: Public Enemy #1

Our dependence on foreign oil is the biggest threat to our national security.

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The Passion of Rivalries

There is far greater interest in business and in sports when two long time rivals square off.

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Competition is good

Greed may not be good, but competition is. It brings out the best in our performance. Do you agree?

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Joe (West) Must Go.

Umpire Joe West is an embarrasement to baseball. It’s time Bud Selig acts in the “best interest of the game” and gets rid of him.

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The Yankee Yutes

The Yankees have had some setbacks and have flaws but with the 2nd best record in baseball and the Yankee Yutes contributing this could be another magical year.

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L&O: DOA

The original L&O is dead. I’m bummed.

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Media Goes to the Head of the Class

Media selection was once far simpler, and often an afterthought. Nothing could be further from the truth today.

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