I’ve always believed that the best in creativity comes from “The Outside.” So, just where is this place we call
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People 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 readingDoes Speed Need A Speed Bump?
Everything is moving faster. Brands must move faster. We hear this everywhere… all of the time. Is it true? We
Continue readingThe Hustle Is Real (And Annoying)
Who is buying what in a world where everybody is selling everybody something? When blogging first took hold (early 2000s).
Continue readingThe Beauty of Business Books
There’s something to be said about reading a good book. I’m a sucker for a good book. There are few
Continue readingHello, Voice – Smart Audio Is The Now/Next Frontier
This I know: Smart Audio is the now… and the next of where things are going. From a purely data-driven
Continue readingHow To Capture Dreams (And Ideas)
There is nothing more simple. How do you capture your ideas? Where do you organize your thoughts? How do you
Continue readingThe End And The Beginning of What We Know
Everybody has an opinion. Some bring data. Some bring experience. Some bring advice. When brands talk about disruption, it’s typically
Continue readingMake Your Gift A Real Gift
“A gift for you…” How many times has a brand offered you a gift that was really (and truly) a
Continue readingWords – Always Thankful
“Antonio Damasio reminds us, ‘We are not necessarily thinking machines. We are feeling machines that think.’” – Dare to Lead
Continue readingHave We Hit Peak Marketing?
Growth stage? Consolidation phase? Early days? Mature market? It seems that the growth of marketing technology was – in fact
Continue readingThe Thing About Trust, Facebook and Social Media
At the core of social media is trust. No matter what is happening in the media today or how others
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 readingNot Everyone Is A Prospect
The problem and the peril of LinkedIn (and other social media networks). Let’s get this out of the way: I’m
Continue readingA Simple (And Fast) Way To Gain Loyalty (Right Now)
No tricks. Nothing that takes forever. Cost effective. Simple. You can do it today. Brands often want this route to
Continue readingYour Work Is Your Art
It’s very en vogue to mourn the passing of Stan Lee. There are some big lessons about his life’s work.
Continue readingThe Benefits of Starting A Podcast For Your Business
I started podcasting in 2003. Six Pixels of Separation has over 640 episodes to date. It is published every Sunday.
Continue readingThe Brand Is Your Only Business
“Don’t call it a ‘brand.’ Call it ‘the business’ or ‘the company’.” This was the advice I was given to
Continue readingThe Anywhere Aisle
What ever happened to social shopping? Social shopping has had failure to launch. Multiple times. How come social shopping never
Continue readingWhat Game Are You Playing?
“You have been so helpful. Please let me know if there is some way that I can thank you or help
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