Gregory Robleto

Archive for March, 2007

Metro: Let’s Stay Friends

Dear Metro:

I need you. I do, you get me to work every day, and without you I would have to drive and the Spur is so horrific that I don’t even want to entertain that thought. I am with you, you are my means of transit. But you know that, and I think you’ve started… [more]

Savvy Promotion from SXSW

At the Avalonstar Bowling Tournament at SXSW, the new web development company nClud surprised everyone by picking up the entrance fee. This was a terrific promotional opportunity as they were able to put a smile on the face of each of (on average) the six people on the 43 teams in the tournament. This was… [more]

SXSW: Best and Worst so far

Two panels into the second day and I have the contrast of the best and worst of SXSW so far.

Best Panel I’ve attended… Why We Should Ignore Users
The panel were in disagreement about the right approach and brought numerous points of view to an edgy topic. Well structured approach, and high-level discussion with the audience… [more]

Off to SXSW

After I finish writing this post, I am closing down the laptop, putting it in carry-on and heading out to the airport to attend the South by Southwest conference. I am particularly excited to get to hear discussion about the latest trends and techniques, and being able to network with like-minded peers who all share… [more]

Worst Buy

Best Buy is being scrutinized for allegedly maintaining an Intranet website that completely mirrors bestbuy.com but without the deals and with marked up prices. The use of this site was by store clerks who are confronted with a customer who states that they saw a better price online, and wants to enact Best Buy’s lowest… [more]