We don’t celebrate our differences enough. It’s somewhat ironic, sad and true. If you look at the news, there is
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In Defense Of TED
TED is the most important conference out there. TED is so much more than a conference. News was announced this
Continue readingDo Shopping Centers Have A Future?
Retail, consumerism and how we buy has changed in the past few years, like never before. If you speak to
Continue readingFighting Cancer… Again
It has been a crazy year of cancer. Maybe I am getting older or maybe cancer is just getting more
Continue readingSix Links Worthy Of Your Attention #104
93Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know
Continue readingThe City Of The Future
Are you fascinated by humanity? Great ideas happen when we come together as a group of people. This is why
Continue readingTo Be Of Service
It’s not about you. Anecdotally, I’ve heard many stories over the years of people who are surprised after meeting me
Continue readingWhere The Consumers Are
Consumers are not just people who see media and advertising. In my first business book, Six Pixels of Separation, I
Continue readingFighting Cancer
It was beautiful and perfect sunny day on August 25h, 2010. I was flying from Montreal to Toronto for a
Continue readingThe Value (And Waste) Of Twitter
I often feel like I suck at Twitter. Besides the fact that I’m not all that comfortable with the public
Continue readingThe Marketing Industry
You can’t have a strong business without a strong community. Personally, I’ve lived by that motto since I first got
Continue readingNot Buying What You're Shilling
Transparency and full disclosure don’t mean much in the world of Social Media anymore. Do you remember when the FTC
Continue readingWhat Advice Would You Give Yourself As An Industry Rookie Given What You Know Today?
If you could go back in time and give yourself some professional advice just as you were stepping into the
Continue readingSocial Commerce And The New Consumer
The consumer of today looks nothing like the consumer of yesterday. It’s not just Social Media. It’s everything from smartphones
Continue readingGet Paid To Watch YouTube, Play on Facebook And Follow Twitter
That’s what I tell young people in school these days, when I’m asked to talk about Marketing as a profession.
Continue readingWhat Moved You In 2010
Every year, I fall more in love with writing, the written word and Blogging. From discovering new Bloggers who are
Continue readingThe Myth Of Work Life Balance
This is the time of year when individuals (people like you and I) start thinking more about work/life balance. Don’t
Continue readingThe 10 Core Values Of A Winning Personal Brand
What attributes do you need to have a winning personal brand? It’s very flattering when people tell me that they
Continue reading4 Ways To Not Reek Of Desperation
When you’re desperate it’s hard to win business, get that job, market a product or do anything (like find a
Continue readingMoney For Nothing And Your Clicks For Free
Do real people really want to have a relationship with a brand? Here are some of the many questions that
Continue readingThe Two Types Of Twitter Stars
Who do you follow on Twitter? How you derive the most value out of Twitter? In a roundabout way, this
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