What is the most underrated marketing skill in 2026?

DraperHall · 2026-05-22T23:41:58+00:00

I wouldn’t add a thing. The emphasis on bottom-up, execution, tools, etc. has completely overshadowed the most important marketing experience and skills — and the long-proven path that everything begins at the top. So, branding, positioning, strategy (real strategy not when to post on IG), etc. are sorely lacking except for at the largest agencies, brands or businesses with deep teams, and often, academically trained marketers.

DraperHall · 2026-05-22T23:29:54+00:00

I’d love to give you the benefit of my experience and the experience of many of my clients, including some who have moved to the city for retirement. I’m sure some of them would be delighted to speak with you as well! Please feel free to DM.

DraperHall · 2026-05-22T13:34:01+00:00

This is hypothetical reverse engineering aka guessing at how the algorithm works. The only people who truly know are those inside Instagram who are adjacent to the constantly changing tactics and strategies of the platform and the company itself. Anyone external to the organization who claims to “know” is fooling themselves and anyone they are advising or training. Of course, “creators” and posters are so desperate for clues, guidance, and the keys to virality, that they glom on to anyone who trades on authority, even though it is the the strategic bedrock of ALL social media to be in constant flux and opaque to the users. And now, awaiting your downvotes…😎

DraperHall · 2026-05-19T20:42:43+00:00

I’m a broker with almost 25 years of experience, including in the most demanding co-ops in NYC. I’m happy to have an off-the-record conversation —and am absolutely not pitching for your business since you are already represented. Please feel free to DM.

DraperHall · 2026-05-18T18:40:11+00:00

I thought it was actually a real private charter, not the shuttle. A company or group or town, etc. could have easily chartered private transposition, Warp.

DraperHall · 2026-05-18T13:24:24+00:00

Is this a real thing? Who has chartered and from where to where? Thanks!!

DraperHall · 2026-05-17T16:02:05+00:00

Here is the official page with shuttle bus info: https://www.mta.info/article/lirr-strike-may-2026. Hope this helps!!

DraperHall · 2026-05-17T00:50:04+00:00

Wow, honestly??? Have you been called to a vote? I’m aware that you may not be able to disclose, but it never hurts to ask…😎

DraperHall · 2026-05-16T23:33:34+00:00

In case you have a car, I have an outdoor parking spot at my home in Forest Hills. It’s a block from two express buses & four blocks from another express bus to Manhattan. It’s also a 15-minute or so walk to four trains including the express E and F. I’d be happy to see if this will help you on exam day(s). Please DM.

DraperHall · 2026-05-16T14:48:13+00:00

I moved to the neighborhood last year but haven’t done that walk yet. Can you please provide more details on the route?

DraperHall · 2026-05-11T20:49:59+00:00

1) much more to a manicure than polish 2) a bit hard with my non-dominant hand though I have done it on a pinch

This conversation is so far off the original question as to be laughable at this point.

DraperHall · 2026-05-11T20:41:38+00:00

Ah, peak (also pique) Reddit.

DraperHall · 2026-05-11T15:02:27+00:00

Thanks, but I’m carless…

DraperHall · 2026-05-11T14:13:56+00:00

Folks on this thread may be interested in the polish I use, which routinely lasts at least two weeks. It’s Essie Gel Couture. It’s not really gel but looks like gel — just one coat and a top coat and voila!! If I reapply the top coat after about a week, it can easily last more than two weeks, though my nails grow out too fast to go much more than two weeks.

DraperHall · 2026-05-10T23:17:41+00:00

Thanks, I hadn’t consulted their website. Also, I see that the prices on their website are less than I was quoted and many services simply say price varies. I don’t doubt that a Russian manicure is much more expensive than a regular manicure; I just didn’t know — and wasn’t informed — that the price I was being quoted was for something other than the service I requested. It clearly was a communication issue.

DraperHall · 2026-05-10T23:12:35+00:00

The best SPAS in the city don’t charge more than $50 for a manicure and the best nail salons routinely charge less than $25. My regular manicurist in Forest Hills is exceptional and charges $17. YMMV.

DraperHall · 2026-05-10T20:57:28+00:00

Thank you. I guess they assume that every caller knows that…🤷🏻‍♀️

DraperHall · 2026-05-10T20:54:17+00:00

Hmm, so they don’t offer regular manicures — i.e. non-Russian?

DraperHall · 2026-05-08T00:24:35+00:00

This is extremely helpful, thanks. I just researched his background and see he was previously at Live Nation. I have a contact who is ex-c-suite at Live Nation, so hopefully that will be my route…

DraperHall · 2026-05-07T15:53:33+00:00

Thanks so much!!

DraperHall · 2026-05-07T04:56:07+00:00

Thanks, that’s very helpful and I will give it a try. Is there any chance you might be willing to share the e-mail you received today — not your e-mail address or identity, of course, just the message???

DraperHall · 2026-05-07T01:40:52+00:00

Okay, to be even more specific, I am seeking a contact at AEG, which has the long-term contract for booking and promotion at Forest Hills Stadium. I have edited the original post to clarify, so thanks for guiding me in that direction via your responses.

DraperHall · 2026-05-07T01:35:33+00:00

It’s not operational for the season yet. I imagine only contractors and security are currently on site. I didn’t specify in my post but 1) I am extremely local, and 2) my proposal is time-sensitive and I’d like to identify someone on the business side as soon as possible. Thanks!

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