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 recently had an excellent conversation with my friend Greg Alexander, CEO of Sales Benchmark Index, about how marketing and sales can work together more effectively.
Many people I meet have a tough time using content for sales and marketing purposes. This is especially true for those who have spent their entire career generating attention via paid advertising, traditional media relations, and direct sales efforts.
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Yesterday I was in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. It is an easy day trip from Buenos Aires by fast ferry.
I have exercised in over 100 hotel gyms. Some are great, fully outfitted with the latest gear. Some are tired and broken down.
With my friend Larry McGlynn, I went to the Nantucket Demolition Derby recently. It was a great day watching car crashes in beautiful autumn weather.
One of the biggest problems with marketing is that marketers just make stuff up.
I’ve been getting a bunch of surveys recently, more than usual for some reason.