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The Comeback

by Ilan Cooley | Mar 13, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Events, Music Industry

I said it—it wouldn’t be a small come back, it would be a big comeback. In the world of live large events, there isn’t much room for small things. The scope and scale of what we do, by nature, is big. Think big, dream big, go big. You probably heard live entertainment...

Air Traffic Control

by Ilan Cooley | Jul 4, 2022 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Events, Sponsorship

A friend of mine is a pilot. He has told me some p-r-e-t-t-y amazing stories about flying airplanes. Early in his career he had to land a plane with one of its engines on fire. He makes flying in and out of the extreme cold of the far north sound easy. I’ve started...

That First Day

by Ilan Cooley | Jun 14, 2021 | Business, Entrepreneurship

The first day of my first professional job I was both excited and terrified. I chose my outfit carefully – a pale green pencil skirt, and silk floral blouse. I am almost certain I wore pantyhose and black pumps. I was exhilarated as I walked through the front doors at...

Brand Intervention: What Your Closet and Brand Might Have in Common

by Ilan Cooley | May 10, 2021 | Branding, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Have you ever gone into your closet and declared you have nothing to wear? But why? You have a ton of great stuff in there! The reality is, a lot of the clothes we choose miss the mark. Some are an impulse buy, others are an emotional purchase, a deal, or a passing...

The Doomed Lost Holy Skull Crusade

by Ilan Cooley | Apr 28, 2021 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Music Industry

I am a big fan of the Indiana Jones films. I was excited to hear Harrison Ford will reprieve his iconic role one more time, admirably, at age 78. Like so many other things, the upcoming fifth installment is delayed because of Covid. This news is both disappointing,...

The Basics of Brand Strategy

by Ilan Cooley | Apr 12, 2021 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

“What do you think of my… “ Website? Social media? Logo? I get asked these questions a lot. As a marketing consultant, it is my job to have an expert opinion, but when someone asks and am not THEIR expert, my opinion is about as effective as a personal trainer...