Episode #780 of Six Pixels of Separation is now live and ready for you to listen to. Prior to founding
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SPOS #780 – Doug Stephens On Resurrecting Retail
Welcome to episode #780 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – Episode #780 –
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Apple looks to rid App Store of ‘rip-off’ scam apps that trick users into paying large sums. That is the
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Continue readingBrand Lag – The Worst Customer Experience
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Happy Sweet 16, Six Pixels of Separation. It was September 29th, 2003 that I started Six Pixels of Separation (originally
Continue readingApple’s Shifting Business Model Is A Signal
Access over ownership. This is the new paradigm in consumer behavior. Don’t confuse the Apple news from this past Monday.
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This is the issue that brands have with storytelling. Often brands tell stories because they believe that content (and content
Continue readingYou Can Still Care (Even When You Don’t Have To Care)
When people follow weird “procedures” care is pushed to the side. The other morning, I had to get my health
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If you look at the world of marketing agencies and technology, it becomes obvious: companies want control. Technology used to
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How often are you captivated by a story? Brands are funny when it comes to telling, selling and caring. They’re
Continue readingThe Thing About Brand Safety
Is brand safety the real problem for brands today? The problem with digital advertising, is that it can cheap and
Continue readingAmazon’s Next Big Move In Advertising
Amazon just made a(nother) serious move. Certain news hits the cycle and it gets goggled up, dismissed or never rises
Continue readingThe Best An Ad Can Get
Advertising is big business. Please do not let anyone tell you otherwise. As someone who no longer has a “horse
Continue readingA Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Disruption
What happens when consumers push back against disruption? Is that even possible? Common logic would dictate that a business disrupts
Continue readingPeople Over Code
I’m an eternal optimist when it comes to brands, consumers and technology. This I believe: technology should make the relationship
Continue readingSmart Audio Is Data Rich
This is going to be a double-edged sword. There is no doubt that Smart Audio is going to change how
Continue readingThe Organs of Brands
Your brand has to come to life. It needs to be someone. It’s hard for many business professionals to think
Continue readingMontreal! Next Monday! Ignite Your Brand… And Light The Night!
What will it take for your business to thrive in the future? It is very rare that I get the
Continue readingThe Long Tales – The Best In Business Innovation Content – Issue #4
Welcome to the 4th edition of The Long Tales – the best in business innovation content. At what price marketing?
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