“Never out of the game!” It’s the mantra of any team, organization or leader who pulled off a win in the last moments of the game of business, life or, in this example, football. But this isn’t about hope. It’s about identity discipline. The NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars hosting the Philadelphia Eagles in London, England, was
What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Branding, Leadership and Talent Development Read More »
It’s rare to find an overwhelmingly one-sided reaction about the life of a famous person in today’s world of instant opinions. Dolly Parton was that person last week. We attempt to keep our algorithms balanced (yes, impossible) because we want to get both sides. However, it was difficult to find anyone who had something negative
AI Won’t Replace Your Stars. It Will Expose Your Lack of Depth. Read More »
It was billed as Kane vs Haaland. It would be the clash of the superstrikers. When it was over, England won the Saturday afternoon World Cup quarterfinal match in extra time, and neither super-striker scored. Does your brand over-index on the Kanes and Haalands? Every team needs the player who gets the big endorsement, trends
The Pre-Shot Routine Every Brand Needs Read More »
“Good process.” Those words were said by a golf caddie to his boss before every shot the champion golfer took at this year’s U.S. Open. I became fascinated by this routine Sunday afternoon as NBC mic’d the exchange between caddie David Pelekoudas and pro golfer Wyndham Clark, who was closing in on his second U.S.
“It’s cold and raining. Just wear a coat, Mr. President-elect,” likely said by someone on William Henry Harrison’s inauguration team. The weather was cold and wet in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of the ninth president of the U.S. on March 4, 1841. Harrison, a decorated military general, was a political professional. He served as
Your Brand Doesn’t Need a Resolution. It Needs Renewal. Read More »
Quitter’s Day exposes the hidden habits that weaken your message and the discipline that renews it. Here we go again. Quitter’s Day was another reminder of how our goals and intentions failed within the first two weeks. I’m not referring to our personal goals. The self-control resolution is up to you. I’m talking about quitting
Harrell Media Group Announces Continued Use of Arial Font Following Exhaustive Review Read More »
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** *Nashville firm opts for readability over nostalgia in wake of State Department’s Times New Roman pivot* NASHVILLE, TN – December 12, 2025 – While the U.S. State Department spent this week announcing its groundbreaking return to the Times New Roman font, Harrell Media Group conducted an exhaustive 47-second review of its current
Holiday Celebration Opportunities? It’s Not New. It’s Human. Read More »
Long ago, in a not-so-far-away land, holidays and special days were honored in print, on the air, and in person. We called this time pre-Internet. To anyone born in the 21st Century, it sounds like a time before indoor plumbing. The media honored Veterans Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Newspapers, magazines, radio, television,
Leave The Game Early or Focus & Grind? Read More »
I gave up with ten minutes remaining. Time to walk the dog. This one is over. Let’s move on. Why waste time? I know how this ends. I could be more productive and check something else off the list. Besides, it’s the first weekend of the NFL season, not December, when games matter. If you haven’t
Winning Sounds Better Read More »
Opening weekend of college football. In a single Saturday, we’re suddenly younger and more hopeful than we’ve been in months. The weekend football schedules create a structure in our calendar to make us feel more disciplined. If you’ve ever played the game, there’s a weird, subconscious moment where you transport yourself onto the field, much
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