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Re: Still Processing: What I’ve Learned About Blogging

Andy Jacobson — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:49:54 -0000

Ada -- After a long, protracted, and very expensive lawsuit with the D'Arrigo Bros. Co., of California, which I lost, I am not allowed to use my first name in association with anything healthy, leafy, gaseous, or may cause bloating. In 2006 I attempted to rebrand myself, but after receiving several letters from the Anti-Defamation League I dropped "Jew Boy".As you can imagine, branding myself is a very sensitive issue.

Re: Still Processing: What I’ve Learned About Blogging

Andy Jacobson — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:49:14 -0000

I will, but be forewarned, I have no knowledge or experience of hiring illegal workers.

Re: Best Part of the Weekend

Andy Jacobson — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:47:24 -0000

True that!

Re: Best Part of the Weekend

Andy Jacobson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:42:31 -0000

Never heard of "pink salt". Have to check that out.

Re: Best Part of the Weekend

Andy Jacobson — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:23:49 -0000

So funny! Yes, we've entered the season of the steak. Heading up to the roof deck now to start the fire. On your mark, get set...GRILL!!!

Re: Best Part of the Weekend

Andy Jacobson — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:38:10 -0000

Yes, I think you're right! Delicious.

Re: How Jack Dorsey's Square Is Accidentally Disrupting The Entire Payments Industry

Andy Jacobson — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:43:11 -0000

Used it today at The Coffee Foundry in NYC. Because of Square's Card Case, and its promotion of this particular coffee shop, I now have a new "favorite" coffee shop. And I can't wait to go back and start having coffee (and delicious pumpkin loaf) "on my tab".

And I can't wait to find other businesses in NYC that'll start using Card Case.

Smart Jack & Jim. Very smart.

Re: My New Setup

Andy Jacobson — Sat, 21 May 2011 11:49:12 -0000

I'm 75% there, but as a Graphic Designer I'm still tethered to Adobe. Can't wait till they (hopefully) put CS in a cloud.

Re: My New Setup

Andy Jacobson — Sat, 21 May 2011 11:49:12 -0000

I'm 75% there, but as a Graphic Designer I'm still tethered to Adobe. Can't wait till they (hopefully) put CS in a cloud.

Re: Best Part of the Weekend

Andy Jacobson — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:34:23 -0000

Hadn't heard about The Green Table. Thanks.

Re: Best Part of the Weekend

Andy Jacobson — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:49:12 -0000

Nobody would know better than GluttonForLife. Thanks for updating the list.

Re: Social Media's Secret Weapon - Email

Andy Jacobson — Sat, 14 May 2011 10:39:20 -0000

I find email to be the most effective gateway to introducing readers to corporate blogs—I've also had the same success with my own blog [http://andyjacobson.com].

More significantly the commitment factor seems to be stronger than introductions using sms, mobile push, dm, and fb messaging. Perhaps this has to do with email being perceived as an extension of "letter writing", ie; a more personal form of communication.

Re: Which Social Media Product is Right For You?

Andy Jacobson — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:49:15 -0000

Kerry -- I think that falls into the "wearing many hats for a living" category. I probably have joined 5x as many groups as I remain active in, both out of curiosity and professional needs. I chose the above because they seem to be the most well known. If I skipped some that you think should be included I'd love to know.

Re: How To Write An Email

Andy Jacobson — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:04:49 -0000

Ah yes, the dreaded "Reply All" button. So true Alex.

Re: Best Part of the Weekend

Andy Jacobson — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:30:57 -0000

I'll never look at the style section of The Times the same.

Re: Why I Decided to be a Blogger

Andy Jacobson — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:43:07 -0000

Thanks. I checked out yours as well. Who knew how helpful a can-opener could be. : )

Re: Occupation? Umm…Used To Be Graphic Designer…Can I Get Right Back To You?

Andy Jacobson — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:48:54 -0000

One of my "design heroes", Massimo Vignelli (American Airlines identity, NYC Subway Map, Furniture, Housewares—many of which are part of the permanent collection of MoMA, etc.), said "If you can design one thing, you can design everything."

Of course I'd love to hear him explain that to a *potential* client. : )

Re: Why I Decided to be a Blogger

Andy Jacobson — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:46:20 -0000

Good thought Tom. I think web apps like Tumblr and Posterous have become popular because they represents an "out of the box" bridge between FB/Twitter and Blogging. Hopefully open source apps like Wordpress—which is what I use for this blog—will make it even easier for everyone and S/N pluggins will become universal.

Re: Jay-Z Expands Brand Presence Even More With New Lifestyle Site

Andy Jacobson — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:33:03 -0000

I love the guy. So yeah, I'll look at the site because I want to "be a part of Jay-Z's world".

But c'mon, the story about Blackberry is weak. Its bland propaganda and makes the site feel vapid and superficial. I don't want to waste my time.

Content is king! Looks great...but Jay-Z's gotta rethink the site's editorial positioning.

Re: MIT Media Lab's Brilliant New Logo Has 40,000 Permutations [Video]

Andy Jacobson — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:24:40 -0000

Perfect...just perfect.

Re: Android

Andy Jacobson — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:15:38 -0000

Let's remember, it's just a phone. That said, the iPhone feels familiar whereas my former samsung galaxy (android) phone felt like I was using a friend's phone. That probably has more to do with brand allegiance than product value--which is why, IMHO, apple needs to become less "exclusive".

Maybe we'll start to see more apple/ Verizon, SAMs club, walmart relationships?

Re: Some Thoughts On Aging

Andy Jacobson — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:58:57 -0000

Fred -- The best thing about being the 49 year old version of "The young smartass punk kid with a chip on his shoulder out to prove something to the world" is that people start thinking you know what you're talking about. Happy Birthday!

Re: Why I Checked Out of #Foursquare

Andy Jacobson — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:07 -0000

I also use Foursquare (and other s/n sites) as a way to explore and learn about their benefits/drawbacks so that I can better inform my clients. And I do see better value in Facebook's "Places" in regard to meeting with friends I wouldn't mind running into.

What I never understood about Foursquare was the need to connect with people from outside of NYC, or strangers. It just seemed both weird and a waste of time.

Hoping "Places" turns out to be a better Foursquare.

Re: Carriers Go to Battle Over Faster Networks

Andy Jacobson — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:24:48 -0000

Mr. Mossberg... I enjoy your column, as well as your occasional appearances on Charlie Rose. I'll often refer to your writings when considering new "gadgets".

I'm wondering why it is I can't recall you ever having explored the concern over SAR rating with super smart phones.

While I'd love to get the new iPhone 4, I am concerned about it having a higher SAR than the iPhone 3GS and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the SAR issue—not just with the iPhone but all the popular super smart phones.

- Andy Jacobson

Re: A New Look For AVC

Andy Jacobson — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:04:38 -0000

Sorry to hear that. Nix the family shots and Scoblelize it—pics of apps, devices, seminars, etc—visual elements that will both personalize the site and bring dimension to it.