This is probably one of the most eye-opening perspectives on the digital age that you will see. We have new
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The Speed Of Brands And Other Stuff
What do you make of this whole high frequency trading scandal? Personally, I am not surprised. At every turn, we’re
Continue readingThere's No Patience In Business
Don’t slow down. Don’t stop. There is a massive chasm that still exists between the world of business and the
Continue readingSome Cheez-its, A Mountain Dew, A Snickers Bar… And A Kindle
It sounds like the set-up to a bad joke, but this is no laughing matter. As Amazon continues to grow,
Continue readingThe Next Great Marketing Disruption
Last week was a weird week. I was in New York speaking at the National Retail Federation‘s Big Show in
Continue readingThe End Of Privacy… The Beginning Of Personalization
Marketers are at a precarious crossroads (whether they know it or not). In my latest business book, CTRL ALT Delete,
Continue readingPeeking Into The Future Of Retail
Episode #364 of Six Pixels of Separation – The Twist Image Podcast is now live and ready for you to
Continue readingSPOS #364 – Peeking Into The Future Of Retail With Doug Stephens
Welcome to episode #364 of Six Pixels Of Separation – The Twist Image Podcast. He has been called "one of
Continue readingThe New Convergence
This is not about media convergence. It’s about something bigger. Things change. Things change so fast that sometimes, it’s hard
Continue readingAttention All Robot Shoppers
Do you love shopping? Do you hate shopping? I’m one of those strange beings that truly loves the act of
Continue readingThe Complexity Of Simplicity
Nobody said it was easy. As the years wane on and you gather perspectives and insights from your business, your
Continue readingHow To Curtail Showrooming: Charge Admission
What would you pay for an opportunity to browse a store? There have been a couple on instances in the
Continue readingIs Marketing About To Get Really Creepy Or Really Good?
Apple acquired a company last week. It’s something to pay attention to. There is still one slightly unchartered territory that
Continue readingThe Marketing Agency Of The Future
Is there a future for the advertising agency as we have known it to date? In recent months, there has
Continue readingTracking, Personalization And Screams Of Privacy
Any tracking of information of consumers without the consent of your consumer is a breach of privacy, right? In my
Continue readingCopying Apple
It’s like an itch that you just can’t scratch. Something has been bothering me, lately. It’s not overt. It’s not
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 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 readingGreat Marketing Is Utilitarian
The pleasures of shopping for food. In any supermarket chain, some things are easy to find. Apples. Milk. Bread. But
Continue readingThe Frightening Ramifications Of High-Frequency Pricing
Something fascinating happened during Black Friday. It wasn’t the mad hoards of people trampling one another for the latest electronic
Continue readingThe Future Of Personalized Pricing
Should every customer pay the same price for something? Before answering that question, ask yourself this: should every person see
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