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The Power of the Quick Win

by Chris DessiFebruary 5, 2009

Since I started here at Miva Direct, we’ve been pushing our team internally to execute in the most expeditious manner possible.  All hands on deck brainstorming sessions, long hours and full commitment from everyone involved. The results have been better than anyone could have expected with this down economy.  Here’s why;
Quick Wins

The executive team [...]

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Recession? What Recession?

by Chris DessiJanuary 26, 2009

Recently I saw an interview with Rush Limbaugh.  I know, I know but hear me out.  Throughout the course of the interview Rush was his normal cuddly, narrow minded fool blabbering on about some gibberish that I was just about to turn off when he made a statement that got me.  He said (now I’m [...]

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2 Tips for Running an Offsite

by Chris DessiJanuary 26, 2009

Recently the executive team here at Miva Direct had a phenomenal offsite meeting.  We were disciplined, focused and produced a comprehensive agenda for Q1 that thus far has been a huge success.  I’m really proud of the team, and I thought I’d share some of the outline I presented prior to the meeting to help keep us on point. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Define 4 Key Elements [...]

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A gift for you today.

by Chris DessiJanuary 4, 2009

Today is the beginning of a new life. Today, you can start over. All good things are coming to you today. You’re grateful to be alive today. You see beauty all around you. You live with passion and purpose. You take time to laugh everyday. You are awake, energized and alive. You focus on all [...]

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New Years Resolutions for the Interactive Advertising World

by Chris DessiDecember 29, 2008

It’s that time of year again, when you make promises you can’t keep, over commit to Gym time, work hours, and time spent on that novel you started Freshman year in College.   After setting to work on my own list of New Years Resolutions, I thought it may be valuable to scour the Internet and [...]

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Exciting!

by Chris DessiDecember 11, 2008

MIVA Direct Appoints Chris Dessi as VP of Sales and Business Development
Tuesday December 9, 7:28 am ET
Appointment Follows the Launch of MIVA Direct’s Customizable ALOT Toolbar and Homepage Products
 
NEW YORK, NY–(MARKET WIRE)–Dec 9, 2008 — MIVA Direct, Inc., the toolbar, homepage and content division of digital media and advertising company, MIVA, Inc. (NasdaqGM:MIVA – News), [...]

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Brainstorming for Alot.com Toolbar and Homepage

by Chris DessiDecember 3, 2008

Today we held our first brainstorming session since I’ve been on the Miva Direct team.  It was a huge success.  I want to share three things that I think helped us stay on point, and leave the room with a great feeling of accomplishment.
1.  Goals – My colleague Sean Conrad pointed out that before we [...]

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Connections

by Chris DessiDecember 1, 2008

I’ve learned many great lessons over the years, but one that comes to mind that I’ve been particularly connected to. 
-It’s the leader’s job to initiate a connection with the people in your organization.
If you really want to make a difference, have an impact and get things done it’s up to you to reach out.  I’m [...]

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Online Ads are Alive and Well

by Chris DessiNovember 25, 2008

Despite our current financial crisis, US Internet ad revenue rose in the 3rd quarter of 2009 according to Yahoo Finance AP Writer Rachel Metz.
Metz goes on to say “The report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP said that online advertising revenue totaled almost $5.9 billion in the third quarter, up 11 percent from [...]

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F.A.S.T.

by Chris DessiNovember 18, 2008

Day two at Miva, and things are going really well.   I’ve found the coffee, met most of the team in the New York office (if I haven’t met you yet, come by!), and found the men’s room (very important).  
Now it’s time to get things moving in the right direction as quickly as possible and with [...]

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