This does not happen online. This does not happen with major retailers. Recently, I was recommended to a local retailer
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The Persistence Of Brands
“Nobody wants to be branded anymore,” said Aaron Levine, head designer for Abercrombie & Fitch. Well, if that line from
Continue readingThe Mobile Commerce Chicken And Egg Conundrum
This was a big week for shopping. Unless you have been living under a rock in North America, we had
Continue readingWhat Problems Are You Solving?
Disruption. Automation. Innovation. People are no longer terrified that their jobs are going to be shipped overseas. Oh, don’t be
Continue readingThe LinkedIn Mastermind Behind The Future Of Work
If anyone knows about the state of work and the economy, it would have to be Reid Hoffman. Hoffman is
Continue readingAdvertising. Full Steam Ahead.
“Advertising is dying. Advertising is dead. Advertising doesn’t work.” A common theme. A common rant. It’s fine to think that
Continue readingThe Next Economy Company
There have been so many changes in business because of technology. We’re just getting started. There is no doubt that
Continue readingTwo Critical Points About The Future
Recently I heard two quote about the future that really put things into perspective. This week, Startup Festival was taking
Continue readingThe Current State Of Advertising's Business
Where is the world of advertising at today? It’s easy to say that advertising is dead (it’s not). Here is
Continue readingDoes Advertising Even Work Any More? Of Course It Does!
Today, one of my favorite online publications, Digiday, published the article, Does advertising even work any more? Read the article.
Continue readingWhat's A Yahoo?
How much time do you spend thinking about Yahoo? I spend a lot of time thinking about Yahoo. Not the
Continue readingThe New Newer Economy
Have you ever heard of resellers? What about the Supreme brand? People will wait twenty hours in line, and hope
Continue readingWhat Is An Entrepreneur?
It’s a term that so many people are struggling with in this day and age. This week is small business
Continue readingYou Should Work For Free. You Should Not Work For Free.
It is the constant debate of the marketing industry: should you do spec work? There is a phase in the
Continue readingOn Death And Dying Brands
The new art of branding. How many painters do you know in your city or town? Not the kind with
Continue readingThe Power Of Curiosity And Creativity
You must watch this. I had the pleasure of attending a private event, Google Zeitgeist, in Phoenix this past week.
Continue readingPlanning World Domination With $100
Portland, Oregon seems like the perfect place to hold the World Domination Summit, doesn’t it? No, this isn’t some kind
Continue readingExpect Big Changes At Facebook
Most companies change dramatically after their initial public offering. There is a reason that Facebook is going public. And while
Continue reading3 Things About Facebook
Facebook continues to grow, change, add, adapt and connect us all (whether you like it or not). In the past
Continue readingKickstart Your Own Economy
Can you test the market for a product without ever producing it? CW&T is a self-described, "teeny design studio in
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