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.
I was looking through some older blog posts today, and I discovered a post I wrote 15 years ago that I had forgotten about. Re-reading it today made me laugh, so I thought I’d post it again. +++++++++++++ So last night I made my way to Pakhuis Wilhelmina, a funky former ware...
When you think about positioning your business, where do you turn for comparison?
A year ago, I discovered the thriving Lindy Hop dance community in the Boston area where I live and I dove into the deep end, taking group and private lessons and going to social dances most weekends.
I love when history merges with marketing! Last week I visited the 117-year-old Carnation Farms in Washington state. The organization celebrates its history as a way to market its modern businesses.
In 2025, we have a choice of how we create. Will you pay attention to what matters, draw from passion and personality, adding dash of artistic flair to create something beautiful? Or will you dash off an AI prompt, push a button, and barf up something just okay?
In the past month, I’ve been a guest lecturer in marketing classes at a half dozen Universities that use my book The New Rules of Marketing and PR in class. I’ve also worked with several marketing teams at companies. While people ask the question in different ways, I’m frequ...
I’m considering a new car and have been poking around the various automaker websites in the past few weeks. It’s been frustrating!
In prime real estate at my local shopping mall, a Yamaha piano dealer is actively discouraging customers. On every piano is a sign reading: “Please Do Not Play Without Permission”.
Marketing and Sales Strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, and bestselling author of 10 books including "The New Rules of Marketing & PR".
