I write about strategies to turn fans into customers and customers into fans. I also share ways to use real-time strategies to spread ideas, influence minds, and build business.
One of my favorite Tony Robbins quotes is: “Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you.” This idea is powerful both in our personal lives and our professional lives. Instead of waiting for things to happen to you, instead of worrying about the competition, instead of com...
In a world of easy digital engagement, way too many businesses rely on digital gimmickry to sell products and services. We’ve got tidal waves of unwanted email messages, junk “news” with click-bait headlines, and social networking serving up ads instead of friends. This tran...
If an online product is free, then you are what’s for sale.
Last night I had an opportunity to speak with Bob Woodward about President Trump’s use of Twitter. Both Woodward and I work with the amazing Tony D’Amelio to manage our speaking engagements, so with Woodward in Boston for book tour event at The Wilbur Theater, I seized the o...
Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are great places to engage both your professional network as well as your personal. However, most people separate business and personal on social media and I think that's a mistake. A fun aspect of social media is getting...
As I write this, it’s not even 8:00 am on Cyber Monday and so far, I’ve received 33 special deals via email. There are even more offers on my social media feeds. How your organization prices its products and services is a choice. Rather than default to what everyone else doe...
When I speak or write about successful marketing, I frequently use the word “stories” when I describe the content that people are eager to consume. With content creation, it’s important to think of stories rather than simple product pitches. People love to share stories! Pro...
Seth Godin’s new book releases today. I received an early copy and read it in two sittings. Yes, I am a Seth Godin fan having read all his books and every blog post he’s written since about 2004. This Is Marketing is Seth’s best book because it’s written for people who think...
Marketing and Sales Strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, and bestselling author of 10 books including "The New Rules of Marketing & PR".
