by Karl Sakas on January 31, 2012
After the latest Raleigh New Media Leaders networking event at the Hive, we recently held the door-prize lunch at the Busy Bee Cafe in Raleigh. Three lucky winners got to spend 90 minutes with three smart C-level marketing leaders — Gregory Ng, Heather Hesketh, and Jim Tobin.
Thanks again to Woody Lockwood for graciously donating event space at the Hive and donating “Lunch with the Leaders” at the Busy Bee.
Wondering what we discussed over crispy tater tots — or how to snag your own seat at the table next time? Read on!

Who Was There?
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by Karl Sakas on December 27, 2011
by Karl Sakas on December 23, 2011
Nice -- Wells Fargo put up a new sign in Raleigh to prepare for paying me $1 million a month.
In time for Christmas, Wells Fargo sent me a unilateral notice that they’re requiring binding arbitration starting February 15.
As you know, mandatory binding arbitration means you can’t sue them. I’ve never sued anyone but hey, fair’s fair!
Consumer Reports and others have long criticized such provisions as unfair to consumers, primarily because they’re one-sided — if you want to use or keep using the company’s service, you have no choice but to agree to the terms.
But now two can play that game!
Wells Fargo, starting January 1, 2012, you’re going to pay me $1 million every month. You’ll deposit it into my checking account by 12:01 AM on the first of each month — don’t worry, you already know the account number. [click to continue…]
by Karl Sakas on December 19, 2011
by Karl Sakas on December 12, 2011