tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post114749686702022774..comments2023-11-03T02:22:05.710-07:00Comments on Masiguy: Random musings of a frustrated, tired and cranky Brand Manager...Tim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147797753126917442006-05-16T09:42:00.000-07:002006-05-16T09:42:00.000-07:00I know how you feel only mine is when it's time to...I know how you feel only mine is when it's time to write preseason bike and open the snowboard end of the biz in the fall. <BR/>Thanks for the hard efforts you put into the brand. This is our 2nd year running with Masi on the floor and we are so happy with the results...good component selection, quality paint jobs/floor presence, adjustable stems ala ATS kicks ass, model availability and customer service to boot. <BR/>Can't wait to see the new whips in September! (Dedacciai in '07 pleeeeezzzzz.)stickboybikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147729823583122132006-05-15T14:50:00.000-07:002006-05-15T14:50:00.000-07:00Thanks anonymous. My little tiny "violing" was bro...Thanks anonymous. My little tiny "violing" was broken, so I need a new one. You rock dude/ dudette!Tim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656450355435181157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147729618643029282006-05-15T14:46:00.000-07:002006-05-15T14:46:00.000-07:00tim,I ordered a little tiny violing for you...tim,<BR/>I ordered a little tiny violing for you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147728341438861022006-05-15T14:25:00.000-07:002006-05-15T14:25:00.000-07:00Most everybody will stick around, so don't worry i...Most everybody will stick around, so don't worry if the blogging gets a bit sporadic for a while. After reading this post, I am just looking forward to seeing those new bikes.James Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558670871159677266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147719888229865562006-05-15T12:04:00.000-07:002006-05-15T12:04:00.000-07:00I know the feeling. I am buried in work right now....I know the feeling. I am <B>buried</B> in work right now. I'm glad I'm motivated working on something new, cool, and world-changing, but *whew*Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147698783991683852006-05-15T06:13:00.000-07:002006-05-15T06:13:00.000-07:00Breathe, Tim....Breathe...Somehow things always ge...Breathe, Tim....Breathe...<BR/>Somehow things always get done. <BR/>As for who to shoot on the bikes, I seem to think that you are in a few shots in the catalog that's on my desk... ;)Donna Toccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025851866742785001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147563309239107762006-05-13T16:35:00.000-07:002006-05-13T16:35:00.000-07:00From an ex-brand manager ..... the secret to a go...From an ex-brand manager ..... the secret to a good marketing budget is to know how much you will actually be allowed to spend (based on previous budget or an Executive that will actually talk to you), add 15% (based on current and expected sales growth), then work out how you will spend it based on previous spending pattern data, and always tie it back to the marketing plan/action plan AND the business plan in order to make the spend watertight.<BR/>If it looks like you are going to come in under budget by the third quarter, increase the spend on the fourth quarter projects (distributed equally ofcourse so that it doesn't look suspicious), eg, choosing a slightly more expensive photographer on the basis that the previous photographer's work wasn't quite what you were looking for etc.<BR/>If you are going to come in over budget, you can either cut some corners on all the projects, or, abandon a project entirely (I usually stick a project in the final quarter that could be dropped if necessary or down-scaled to a cheaper option).<BR/>Goodluck :)Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546908073918671511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147556909039646522006-05-13T14:48:00.000-07:002006-05-13T14:48:00.000-07:00And ahh, answer my emails Lackey!:) I love you Ti...And ahh, answer my emails Lackey!<BR/><BR/>:) I love you Timmy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147556810982332402006-05-13T14:46:00.000-07:002006-05-13T14:46:00.000-07:00Bikes man, we need bikes!I;ve been training my but...Bikes man, we need bikes!<BR/><BR/>I;ve been training my butt off!! unlike that Hekman fellow who is just gentically strongerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147554203829679992006-05-13T14:03:00.000-07:002006-05-13T14:03:00.000-07:00"What nobody tells you is that the innovate part w..."What nobody tells you is that the innovate part will kill you, so either way you are screwed."<BR/><BR/>Love that line. I think that is why so many don't innovate. Brands lose their difference and and then no one cares if they die or not.<BR/><BR/>So maybe it is guys like you that "innovate and die" so you can rise from the dead and afford come cold beer for a change!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for extending the conversation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147542207939647492006-05-13T10:43:00.000-07:002006-05-13T10:43:00.000-07:00If you need a middle age, balding over-weight mode...If you need a middle age, balding over-weight model for the catalog, I am your man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147523256868699272006-05-13T05:27:00.000-07:002006-05-13T05:27:00.000-07:00oh yea, and it's NOT because of L eft S ide D rive...oh yea, and it's NOT because of L eft S ide D rive!Beathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543018543314159951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147523141594015062006-05-13T05:25:00.000-07:002006-05-13T05:25:00.000-07:00dude! grip the bar, your beer is BOILING--bicycles...dude! grip the bar, your beer is BOILING--<BR/>bicyclesouthwindsorpeteBeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543018543314159951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11219197.post-1147509892342563912006-05-13T01:44:00.000-07:002006-05-13T01:44:00.000-07:00i thought the blogging was getting soft. not as so...i thought the blogging was getting soft. not as soft as your voice!<BR/><BR/>...<BR/><BR/>hey. i know an awesome model for Masi bikes. I can send you a head shot and a couple of photos that should be in the next catalog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com