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Author: Guy LeCharles Gonzalez

Guy LeCharles Gonzalez has spent the vast majority of his career in media (primarily magazines and books, physical and digital), and has worn a variety of hats for companies of all shapes and sizes. This is his personal website reflecting his personal thoughts and opinions, some of which may have evolved over time. YMMV.

On Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2009July 9, 2009 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

Take a moment today to remember those who died, and those who came back less than whole. It’s not just…

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Hanging with the Estefans on Ellis Island

Posted on May 20, 2009May 20, 2009 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

One of the best things about working for a publisher based out in the Midwest is that I sometimes get…

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Kris Allen is the next American Idol

Posted on May 18, 2009December 22, 2024 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

In a just world, at the end of a season that featured the most raw talent they’ve ever assembled, Kris…

Posted in Media, Pop CultureTagged Marketing, Music, TV3 Comments on Kris Allen is the next American Idol

Starbucks, I Done You Wrong! #smwin

Posted on May 15, 2009December 22, 2024 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

One of the great things about “social media” is the ability to engage in conversations with a variety of people,…

Posted in Media, PersonalTagged Advertising, Community, Marketing6 Comments on Starbucks, I Done You Wrong! #smwin

What New Media Can Learn From Slam Poetry

Posted on May 11, 2009December 9, 2025 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

“I have just read the immortal poems of the ages and come away dull. I don’t know who’s at fault;…

Posted in Media, PersonalTagged Advertising, Community, Marketing, New Media, Poetry, Poetry Slam, Writing6 Comments on What New Media Can Learn From Slam Poetry

Marketing Should be Fun(damental)

Posted on May 7, 2009December 22, 2024 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

Marketers have spammed, lied, deceived, cluttered and ripped us off for so long, we’re sick of it. –Seth Godin I…

Posted in Media, PersonalTagged Baseball, Marketing, Rant, Seth Godin10 Comments on Marketing Should be Fun(damental)

6Qs: Maria Schneider, Editor Unleashed

Posted on May 6, 2009December 22, 2024 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
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“I don’t know if there’s any light at the end of the tunnel for publishers, but I think the future…

Posted in Media, PersonalTagged 6Qs, Community, Interview, Marketing, Platform, Writing3 Comments on 6Qs: Maria Schneider, Editor Unleashed

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