Author Archives: Rex Hammock

About Rex Hammock

Founder/ceo of Hammock Inc., the content marketing and custom media services company based in Nashville, Tenn.

RexBlog Re-run – A company is too large when its CEO can’t explain how it makes money

Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Rex Hammock

In March, 2009, I wrote a blog post that collected some of my thoughts in reaction to the economic collapse we had just experienced (and are still feeling). In light of the news this week that the much-admired and rarely-wrong CEO … Continue reading →

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I’d rather have lots of next small things than one next big thing

Posted on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Rex Hammock

[Note: The following post is intended for people who actually read what it says, not for those who don't read it, but feel the need to react to what they think it says.] Obviously, I love internet-enabled technology and startups … Continue reading →

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Hello from Amazon: You owe taxes

Posted on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by Rex Hammock

I think it’s past time for Amazon to collect and administer the payment of state sales tax. That’s especially true in states like Tennessee, where the company has clearly established nexus with its multiple distribution facilities here. (But the state gave … Continue reading →

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The White House situation room photo, one year later

Posted on Monday, April 30, 2012 by Rex Hammock

This blog is where I record certain types of impressions. Typically a few people read what I write here — even then, it’s more likely to be read somewhere other than this blog (I syndicate the posts to places like … Continue reading →

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Favorite spectator signs at the Country Music Marathon

Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2012 by Rex Hammock

Over the past decade or so, the Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon has (have?) turned into a monster event for Nashville, drawing close to 30,000 runners from all over the country. With them, come family and other supporters. This … Continue reading →

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