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Marketing, Music-Me and You
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Started this discussion. Last reply by TJ Mar 16, 2009.

America - Home of the Sick
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Michael Leahy replied to James Ranka's discussion 'Hey Copywriters Group' in the group Copywriter Group

I have one answer: the All-in-One SEO widget on Wordpress. That might seem like a cop-out, but it does oblige to you to fill in all the relevant bits and pieces and think about keywords. However, it's a Wordpress widget. I combine it with it a…

Jul 27, 2009

James Ranka replied to TJ's discussion '*COUGH* Wearing track shoes ...yet?'

HUH?

Apr 20, 2009

James Ranka replied to TJ's discussion '*COUGH* Wearing track shoes ...yet?'

Yes--the American Public School System is a wonderfully conducive arena; tailor-made for learning. HA! Just think of the useful skills acquired... like Bullet Dodging 101, The Biology of Knife Wound Pain 106, and History of Gang Wars 202 to name a…

Apr 2, 2009

James Ranka updated their profile Mar 27, 2009

James Ranka replied to TJ's discussion '*COUGH* Wearing track shoes ...yet?'

It means I'm glad I'm a product of the '50's. A time when change was occuring at a manageable, understandable and teachable rate. Where are our esteemed institutions of higher learning going to find professors to teach subjects…

Mar 18, 2009

TJ replied to James Ranka's discussion 'Marketing, Music-Me and You'

Get on with your bad self. If you can't sell you...how the hell are you going to sell anything else. I love being around the stuff myself.

Mar 16, 2009

TJ replied to James Ranka's discussion 'America - Home of the Sick'

I'm "too many things" at once....be hard for me to stay focused. I love my personal hurricane of ID. People say I have a great face for radio though.

Mar 11, 2009

TJ replied to James Ranka's discussion 'America - Home of the Sick'

Like a mighty Cheetah locked into the steam catapult on the USS Ronald Reagan during a READY ONE launch...I would have caught her on THOSE terms. Two seconds FLAT I tell you...

Mar 11, 2009

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Personal Site/Blog: http://cdbaby.com/ranka/

Interests: My job, physical fitness, mental fitness, the future, reality, people watching

About Me: I am a Corporate Video Manager for an advertising agency. My career in marketing and advertising began in 1983. I left to pursue a career in the insane world commonly known as the music business. 2 years ago I picked up where I left off in marketing/advertising and I am now helping Indy Recording Artists market their music.

Areas of Expertise: Copywriting - all brands, music composition, production and performance (piano, keyboards).
Eye for graphic design - in process of developing further, studied photography with the best at Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara. Health and wellness

Current Company: Cornerstone Media Inc.

Position: Corporate Media Manager/Recording Artist

Position Responsibilities: Oversee Long Form Video Department.
Copywriter for video script and other collateral.

Industry: Marketing and Advertising

Company Description: A GROWING, 26 year old, dynamic advertising agency. Accounts include global (Exxon/Mobil, Total) to regional to local.
A CEO with vision and an eye for talent.

Company Website: http://www.cornerstonemediainc.com

Work History: 2007-present, Cornerstone Media Inc.
2001-2007, jamesranka.com, CEO for online music company.

Graduation Year: 1977

Academic Institution: Lamar University

What Services Can You Offer Adgabber Members?: Opinion and ratings; advice (only if asked); contribution; dynamic communication, thought-provoking discussion.

What Services Are You Looking For From AdGabber Members?: I want to stretch my expertise, change a paradigm, take in different realities as seen through another's eyes, but mainly I want to stretch and LEARN!

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At 6:20pm on January 23, 2009, TJ said…: I already sent him the link before I asked you...I kind of roll like that...Way easier to beg for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. He's a great guy and he'll tell you what he thinks...