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Real vs Fake Bouquets

Did you catch the new iPhone reveal?

I like the new iPhones.
The iPhone is the real McCoy. A solid concept maintains its shape no matter how much you poke or probe it.

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A story about show & tell

Do you ever wonder why are we as consumers so captivated by stories of great customer service?
My 2¢:
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Simplicity is…

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My 2¢: Simplicity is not about less effort. Simplicity is all about the right effort.

Sep 11, 2013

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This just in…

You can’t have great content if you don’t have great thinking.

Sep 2, 2013

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You can’t win with yesterday’s ideas.

Be innovative. Be different, creative, and gutsy. Blow the doors off business-as-usual.
The best circus in the world, Cirque du Soleil, has no live elephants, zebras, etc.
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What question won’t leave you alone?

Aug 24, 2013

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Isn’t a true story well-told a beautiful thing?

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Writing just another ad will do you little or no good.
Instead, be like IKEA—give people a story they can step into.

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What comes first?

If you spend any time reading and/or listening to modern teachers of success theories, you’ll likely notice that they tend to emphasize the premise continue reading

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Quick reminder: we live in the Experience Economy.

People are voting with their wallets, and it’s clear that businesses that provide experiences rather than just transactions are big winners (think Starbucks, Apple, etc.).

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An ad should be an appetizer, not a buffet.

Don’t ask your ads to carry the entire burden of making the sale on its shoulders.
An ad should be an appetizer, not a buffet. It’s easy to forget that.

Aug 3, 2013

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