the mario blog

my personal blog since 2002

quillion

Quillion is a digital performance marketing agency. Our model is simple: Clients only pay for the business results we achieve. We build innovative, risk-free, scalable customer acquisition programs for blue-chip companies and start-ups alike that want the accountability of direct marketing without compromising brand equity.

scrappy marketing

Traditional Advertising stopped working. Consumers are smarter than ever and they don’t like to be influenced by irrelevant and paid advertising messages. Marketers need to re-invent themselves. Scrappy Marketing is my philosophy and approach on how to do just that.

idea mensch

Good ideas are plenty these days. But it takes a special someone to bring an idea to life. And it doesn’t have to be a famous CEO. IdeaMensch.com features people in technology, marketing and startups who have and are currently bringing great ideas to life.

feast of the seven fishes

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is:
a) an in Italian Christmas tradition,
b) a cookbook,
c) a cartoon
d) a soon to be movie.

complain for fun and profit

How to Complain For Fun And Profit is a book that teaches people how to write effective complaint letters to companies that have done them wrong. Believe it or not, those letters actually work. Don’t take my word for it, check out our segment on 20/20.

dogpause

DogPause is a dog bowl that slows down fast eating dogs and therefore reduces potential vomiting, gagging, gas, belching and other unpleasant things. Check out the before/after video of my buddy’s dog Hank with DogPause bowl.

careersparx

CareerSparx is a comprehensive yet virtual 12-week course that prepares recent college graduates for successful career starts.