March 27th 2013
This Friday and Saturday I’ll be speaking at two free (or nearly free) events in Boston, and Holyoke, Massachusetts. If you’d like to tune in to the latest in digital strategy, mobility, social media and the like, come on by, or jump on their hashtags. It would be great to see you!
March 4th 2013
Its no secret that I’m a fan of Amanda Palmer’s performance both on stage and online. Here’s her latest from the Ted conference.
March 3rd 2013
I’ve been seeing quite a few agencies claiming to be “anti-agencies”. There are lots of reasons why the agency business model should evolve, but new ways of creating value rarely start with positioning.
March 1st 2013
The burger business is a big deal in the United States. A small chain, Five Guys Burgers and Fries has jumped to the head of burger pack – and the did it without advertising, one meal at a time.
February 27th 2013
As the MBTA approaches an important political season, its Courtesy Critter campaign and other communications shows tone deafness when it comes to talking with customers as peers. Is this really how the Athens of America talks to its self?
February 21st 2013
I’ve seen the future of usability; it has a buzz on. Watch this funny video and grasp the genius of testing users under the influence. See why I want to be your bartender of usability testing.
February 18th 2013
This April through June some of the smartest digital marketers in Boston will be headed to Northeastern University to lecture and learn at master seminar on digital business. Here’s the line up of topics, and your invitation to join in.
February 14th 2013
This week Maker’s Mark announced they’d respond to a shortage of their premium whiskey by watering it down. Though I like my bourbon with water, here’s why Maker’s Mark might not.
February 9th 2013
Hold the phone – the Internet has delivered another slug of civilized goodness: Plow Me. The best web apps change service model design, here’s how Plow Me sets out to do just that.
February 6th 2013
Second screen viewers crashed the websites of Super Bowl advertisers and accounted for 3% of viewership of the event. Klout score may rank your use of Twitter, but thanks to its purchase of Bluefin Labs, Twitter will be able to rate the impact of broadcast media and global events among its users.
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