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I write about Gordon Ramsey and his gaggle of TV shows, but I was bested by Richard when it comes to pop culture references. You win this round, Richard. Plus, see why I may just email Hal next time I need the use of a thesaurus. We\u2019ve got a lot of talent here on our writing staff…and me. Enjoy it all in this edition of the Weekly Wrap!<\/div>\n
A Stress-Free Playlist<\/div>\n
I got my playlist Zen on. Just don\u2019t blame me if you go full-on George Costanza and nap under your desk. Relax and listen to\u00a0A Stress-Free Playlist<\/a>.<\/div>\n
How Mobile Device Manufacturers Preach the Gospel of Stock<\/div>\n
Even for someone who drank the Apple Kool-Aid long ago, Hal makes some good points on\u00a0How Mobile Device Manufacturers Preach the Gospel of Stock<\/a>.<\/div>\n
Red Flag Signs of a Failing Team<\/div>\n
Thankfully, it\u2019s all green flags over here at team Benchmark. Be on the lookout for these\u00a0Red Flag Signs of a Failing Team<\/a>.<\/div>\n
The Importance of Marketing Research on Your Email Marketing Campaign<\/div>\n
Sometimes we all need a common sense reminder. Discover\u00a0The Importance of Marketing Research on Your Email Marketing Campaign<\/a>.<\/div>\n
Touch Screens in the Enterprise Are Imbecilic<\/div>\n
I liked Hal\u2019s original choice of words with imbecilic. He emailed me to offer up this list of alternatives, just in case:<\/p>\n

Unworkable, Unrealistic, Impracticable, Boneheaded, Silly, Pointless, Useless, Nonsensical, Fallacious, Crazy, Balmy, Daft, Mad, Fatuous, Birdbrained<\/p>\n

So, find out why\u00a0Touch Screens in the Enterprise Are Imbecilic<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Clever Marketing: Emails in Disguise<\/div>\n
Emails that transform, right before your eyes! Don\u2019t miss this example of\u00a0Clever Marketing: Emails in Disguise<\/a>.<\/div>\n
Benchmark 5: Things Kitchen Nightmares Teaches Us About Marketing<\/div>\n
I got through an entire post discussing Gordon Ramsey without once saying \u201cbloody.\u201d I\u2019ll assume my reward is in the mail. Check out this week\u2019s\u00a0Benchmark 5: Things\u00a0Kitchen Nightmares<\/i>\u00a0Teaches Us About Marketing<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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