I don’t have the time. And neither do you. That’s what your unwanted e-mails are, solicitations. According to the Oxford Dictionary: "solicit: ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone" Yes, you want something from me.  Believe me, you wouldn’t be e-mailing me if I didn’t have an audience.  You want me to write […]

The post I e-mail most is this: Permission Marketing That’s Seth Godin on permission marketing. Read it and weep.  Because it tells you all those nineties marketing tricks are history.  You’ve got to earn your audience.  By gaining their trust, by not abusing them, by giving them something they’re interested in. The reason I e-mail […]

Who the fuck cares? This is like reporting some kid learned how to add in Afghanistan today.  Sure, a positive note in a sea of bad news, but isn’t that just the point, the plethora of bad news? Did I miss a memo here?  Can Susan Boyle write great material?  And believe me, that’s the […]

From: Scott HudsonSubject: Too Much Joy on Digital RoyaltiesDate: December 1, 2009 1:55:33 PM PSTTo: Bob Lefsetz Hello Mr. Lefsetz, I was forwarded this link earlier today, and I believe you may find it interesting how Warners handles digital royalties on bands no longer on their roster. http://www.toomuchjoy.com/?p=1397 _____________________________________ I didn’t read this e-mail until […]