The 2010s began with one story about the political power of technology. It ended with another. Both were wrong. Read More
Productsup’s Marcel Hollerbach shows how retailers and brands can strategically utilize AR, rather than succumbing to the technology in the name of a quick gimmick. Read More
During this time of year, many of us are thinking about the goals we want to achieve or the habits we want to start or stop. However, change is hard, and it can be a discouraging effort, particularly when we don’t get the results we want. However, the mere act of trying is a massive step forward. After all, change is an ongoing process, not a light switch. Read More
Kraft Heinz shocked investors in February when it disclosed a $15 billion write-down on its most famous brands, one of several stories across the year that pointed to marketers focusing on short-term activation at the expense of long-term brand building. Read More
To make relevant predictions for the year ahead, it’s vital to first have an understanding of what’s been going on social media for the past couple of years. This includes the tests that have been carried out, the bans that have been introduced, the regulations that have been changed, etc. Read More
B2B companies aren’t typically known for being customer centric. But a recent push for customer experience has put B2B customers in the middle of many companies’ strategic decisions. Accenture reports that 90% of B2B executives say customer experience is very important to achieving their organizations’ strategic priorities, and many companies are finding innovative solutions. Read More
The warning signs of a recession are all around. Economic growth slowed down earlier this year, Treasury yields are down, freight shipments are slowing, and 60% of economists surveyed by the NABE expect a recession by the end of 2020. Read More
Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates founded their pathbreaking companies when they were still in their teens. Steve Jobs founded Apple at 21. Their stories, which get a lot of media attention, have many believing that younger entrepreneurs are the most successful. Read More
The classic red, white, and blue symbol has been around since 1908. It’s time for a tune-up.