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Reflecting on July 4th

It was 7 years to the day that I launched my last startup on July 4th. Why did I pick that particular day? There were some timing issues in terms of product readiness, of course, but more important -- July 4th (for me) is a day to celebrate freedom, innovation, family and all that is good about democracy in America and abroad. 

I'm going to keep this post short because I'm getting ready for a fun-packed day and evening with the usual assortment of July 4th experiences and treats. In the spirit of freedom and entrepreneurial thinking, here's a recent post I made on LyrisHQ.com that marketers and business owners will likely find useful. Enjoy!

Are you a spammer on Twitter?

I recently made a post for Lyris about spamming on Twitter and other social media sites, after attending TWTRCON SF09 in May. Since then, I've been thinking about this issue a lot -- especially after shooting and writing about this video with Guy Kawasaki: 

This is part 1 of 2 videos on the the Lyris HQ YouTube channel. What do you think about this issue?

Growth is Good

Recessions are a good time to grow. People can be more focused, alignment can be easier to achieve, urgency is typically in the air, and teams that innovate and collaborate well are often rewarded with competitive advantage and increased market share. Lyris recently announced its merger with Facultas in the UK; a partner of five years.

Read more about this news on ClickZ.com and why our growth in Europe is good for business, customers and the marketing community at large.