Tag Archives: media

Why Is “Smart” Marketing So Dumb?

Posted on February 10, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I’m not impressed with “targeted” advertising. I’ve received ads for: Girl Scout activities in Vermont—because a person I don’t know, who leads a Vermont Girl Scout troupe, once connected with me on LinkedIn. Lacrosse equipment (a … Continue reading →

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The Identity of “They” Finally Revealed!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by mitchteemley

“You know what they say…” I’ve heard all my life, and I’ve often wondered just who “They” is, to know so little and stir up such strife– without them the world would be in such bliss. Then it happened one … Continue reading →

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Longing for an Impossible Love

Posted on November 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

Music From My Movies The song “Impossible Love” plays a key role in my feature film Healing River. And indeed in my life. Early in the movie, 17-year-old songwriter and drug addict Alec has a melody stuck in his head. He tries … Continue reading →

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Keep Growing

Posted on December 21, 2020 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “The media only writes about the sinners and the scandals. But that’s normal, because a tree that falls makes more noise than a forest that grows.” ~Pope Francis Healthy trees never stop growing. ∴

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