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A-Rod and Kobe and Phelps, oh my!

By on February 20, 2009 in ethics, morality, responsible or not?, videos

It was a risk when Activision cast four of the world’s most recognized athletes to dance in their underwear for a video game that that wasn’t sports-related. Imagine it: The greatest Olympian of all time (at least by medal count), the best basketball and baseball player today, and the person that has almost single-handedly popularized [...]

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Responsible or not? Visa’s Olympic sponsorship

By on August 19, 2008 in responsible or not?, strategically responsible, videos

If you watched the Olympics, you’ve seen Visa’s pervasive Go World ads. Morgan Freeman‘s distinctive voice always grabs me, but the relevance and timeliness of the ads have kept my attention. Here’s the ad Visa ran immediately after Michael Phelps won his unprecedented 8th Gold Medal. View this video on YouTube. Impressive. Each Visa ad [...]

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Are you ready to compete?

By on August 18, 2008 in competition

Watching the greatest Olympians inspires. The competition is fierce, and to succeed at the highest level these dedicated athletes train for years. Day in and day out, they work at their craft to swim faster, jump higher or hit with greater precision. Whatever it is, it’s their singular focus—and they know how to win. It’s [...]

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