Look at the big picture
Operating your life – or your business – based on one moment in time is foolish. The men pictured above could be seen as sleepy or just not focused – if you stopped this video at two exact points – when they were blinking. But they’re both really smart people, and if you watch the […]
Research before you spend
At a recent marketing-related conference, about 25 companies paid to represent their offerings to attendees. Problem: Several of those companies were almost totally irrelevant to marketing professionals, in terms of what they had to offer. They came to grab the attention and business of marketing professionals, but their presence had no impact. The lines […]
4 overlooked B2B strategies
Marketing for B2B (business-to-business) is different than for B2C (business-to-consumer) in several ways you may not have considered. We’re all bombarded by B2C marketing, so it’s easy to see concepts in those messages and expect them to work just as effectively for B2B. B2C ideas may not translate well to B2B. Though many consider B2B […]
It’s the little things
Little things can make a huge difference for your business.
Head vs. heart
As Google bought Fitbit, the benefits of analog and digital watches came to mind. Analog watches have unmatched appeal for those who appreciate mechanical excellence. Nothing compares to the beauty of a handcrafted object. A simple appliance can be elevated from pure function to the realm of art. Billionaires fill their display cases with timepieces […]
Kneejerk Design
Designers love to change things. And that’s not always a good thing. The latest trend in website and app typography is Arial Light, all mashed together. (See left, below.) Many websites have adopted the mashed-together type. Google (right) has not. The very simple moral of the story is that if something works well, don’t change […]