Episode Sixty-Three: Ducks Gone Wild

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I knew I was in trouble before we even started recording. George was on a tear and dragging the rest of us in his wake as soon as he connected for the call. But after we got through discussions about rapist ducks, the SEO value of Paris Hilton doing obscene things to plastic ducks, and a quick search of Wikipedia on the subject of duck mating habits, we managed to actually record a show.

Luckily the show part channeled all that duck-inspired sexual tension into some engaging discussion you won't want to miss. So download it now. Before the ducks arrive. And have their way with you.

And as usual, a reminder to add me on your Twitter profile for all the latest BeanCast news, as well as my random witticisms. I'm TheBeanCast. As always, thanks for listening and please add a positive review to iTunes if you like the show.

Guests:

Angela Natividad, Blogger, Live and Uncensored

George Parker, Publisher, AdScam/The Horror! (Get George's latest book, The Ubiquitous Persuaders. Also read his tribute to David Ogilvy in Brand Republic and see his blog for info on his trip to NYC on 8/20.)

Greg Verdino, Chief Strategy Officer, Crayon (Greg also blogs here and look for his book, microMarketing in bookstores next year.)


Topics:

Amazon Buys Zappos

• NYT Report on the Deal
• Adweek On the Purchase Price
• Ad Age Offers Perspective on the Transaction
• Tony Hsieh's Blog Post
• The Bezos YouTube Video
• George on Bezos
• George on the Agency Review

WalMart Demands Ad Dollars

• Ad Age Discusses Impact To Suppliers

Twitter Gets $48MM In Free Exposure

• Ad Age Reports on The Study

Target As Taste-Maker

• NYT Feature Story on Their Impact in Publishing

Growing Categories To Grow Brands

• Ad Age Reports on Starbuck's Claim
• Ad Age Guest Piece By Plaid Founder
• PlaidNation Tour
• Ben Kunz Comments on the Ford Connection

Credits
Opening Theme, Joe Sibol (pick up his latest album on iTunes)
Closing Theme, CJACKS
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