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Quit Day Job: Full-Time Online Video & Marketing
Today I quit my day job as Consumer Product Director at Merck, where I marketed Propecia. Thanks to all of my Merck friends for tolerating me and teaching me so much. Now it’s full-time to follow my passion: making videos, working with Hitviews, and starting my own consulting practice that will help brands engage in…
Don’t Buy YouTube: Bloggers Debate
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Michael Jackson’s Ghost Appears on Larry King/CNN
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Music Industry Challenges Online Video Sites
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