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March 22, 2019 Articles

A Masterclass In Content Marketing

Tonight Maggie Rogers is playing in my hometown. The show is sold out. I’m not going. I know many who

March 21, 2019 Articles

Voice Is The New Killer App

Typing will soon be a thing of the past. Voice is the new killer app. Not all typing (of course).

March 20, 2019 Articles

Don’t Tell Stories. Tell A Story Worth Listening To

This is the issue that brands have with storytelling. Often brands tell stories because they believe that content (and content

March 19, 2019 Articles

You 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

March 15, 2019 Articles

The One Thing About Podcasts

What is it that makes podcasts so compelling? Many point to the fact that podcasts (for the most part) are

March 14, 2019 Articles

This Makes It Impossible To Compete Against Amazon

It seems like the 800 pound gorillas are only getting bigger (and stronger and smarter). Amazon will probably be the

March 13, 2019 Articles

Design In Everything

Whether you are a design nerd or not, design is something that we can all pay more attention to. The

March 8, 2019 Articles

Prime Your Business Models

In a world where people think that retail is dying, Amazon is charging people to shop online. It’s hard to

March 6, 2019 Articles

How To Podcast – 2019 Edition

There’s an explosion of interest in podcasting. It seems like we are starting to hit peak podcasting. Personally, I can’t

March 5, 2019 Articles

The Genius That No One Talked About

Don’t die with your music still in you. I don’t know who said that. If you Google it, maybe Wayne

March 1, 2019 Articles

Will Content Marketing Kill Advertising?

How important is content marketing to the future success of a business? It turns out that one fifth of respondents

February 28, 2019 Articles

Loving The Work That You Do

Do you love the work that you do? I do. I love my work so much. How much? The other

February 27, 2019 Articles

There’s Not Enough “Smart” In Smart Speakers

If you still don’t believe that smart speakers are going to change everything from how we use technology to how

February 26, 2019 Articles

Social Media Used To Be A Good Thing

It’s strange to write that, but it’s true. Before fake news, algorithm-induced feeds, selfie narcissism, documenting over experiencing, and the

February 22, 2019 Articles

It’s All About Control

If you look at the world of marketing agencies and technology, it becomes obvious: companies want control. Technology used to

February 21, 2019 Articles

Welcome To Toggle Economics

What happens when you have access to everything all of the time? The other week, Quartz published a fascinating article

February 20, 2019 Articles

When Things Go Bad (And There’s Nothing Your Brand Can Do About It)

We like to blame others. In fact, when it comes to brands, it’s almost a given. Any mistake and misstep

February 19, 2019 Articles

What Is The Next Move After Something Goes Viral?

We don’t like to talk about “strategy” and “viral” because the two are not connected. I’m (secretly) hoping that you

February 15, 2019 Articles

How Far Ahead Can Your Brand See?

What if consumer habits changed over time, and then very quickly… what would you do? How long have you heard

February 14, 2019 Articles

Is TV Advertising The Next Big Thing In Advertising?

It’s not as absurd as you might think. Stop and think about it for just one minute. As the price

February 13, 2019 Articles

Reclaiming Pressure In Business

How often are you captivated by a story? Brands are funny when it comes to telling, selling and caring. They’re