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Mark Ryan’s Mind
This is where I discuss case studies, ponder textually, and poke fun
of businesses that market like it’s 1999.Mark Ryan’s Mind
This is where I discuss case studies, ponder textually, and poke fun of businesses that market like it’s 1999.Mark My Words - get it?!
This is where I discuss case studies, ponder & educate textually,
and poke fun of businesses that market like it’s 1999.

Let’s Be HONEST.
1-Minute Read 📕
Because when lies, fluff, and manipulative answers are mixed in with the expectation for truth & results, the entire system will grind to a halt.


Academia Today.
📚45 Second Read📚
In college or thinking about starting during this Pandemic? Don’t. Punt. Here’s why…

The F-ing Resume
1-Minute Read.
While in the United Lounge at SFO last week, I overheard a rather interesting (and bombastic) dude utter over a call, “well, Joe, send over your resumé and my secretary will take a look at it.”

“We Want To Build Brand, Mark.”
📚 90-Second Read
In nearly every introductory meeting with a new client, I hear executives utter similar remarks. And they have no clue what they’re really saying…

TikTok Ban
📚: 3 minute Read.
Ok, where do I start…
Let me share an excerpt from an email I received on Friday from a client of ours (their Director of Marketing, to be exact).
“Mark!!! WTF!!!!

Yes, you should still be advertising.
📖 4 – Minute Read.
In the last 3 weeks, prices in Facebook’s ad auctions have plunged – they’re quite the bargain right now. Prices have fallen nearly 35% per CPM (cost per thousand) and have presented some discounted opportunities, exposed culture & value, and furnished attention gains through this “Categorical Noise Decrease” – the likes of which we have never seen.

Kobe Bryant’s Passing Isn’t About You.
40-second read.
I can see it now: Agencies & Brand Managers scrambling to make a relevant post about Kobe in the last 24 hours…

Value or Cost?
📕: 45 Second Read.
For the past 2 years, before I consider working with a new organization, I start with 1 key question I pose during our first in-person meeting: Are we increasing value or lowering costs? (This question comes in different presentable forms).

Replace Me Now, AI.
60 Second Read 📕
On a recent trip to Portland, I called the front desk early in the morning and asked the question I so often do: “Where’s the gym located?”