“Sorry I can’t stick around but, you know the drill,” I said, “Places to go, people to see.” “You know we all end up in the same place, don’t you?” said my lunch buddy. “Why are you always in such a hurry to get there?” I took that as a[…] Read On
If you haven’t heard that millennials value experiences over things, you haven’t been paying attention. That popular meme has appeared everywhere, including the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and just about every other business news publication. It’s also supposedly behind the demise of Aeropostale, Macy’s and other retail outlets. The only[…] Read On
Remember the last time you were pulled over for speeding and the officer said, “Do you know how fast you were going?” Or maybe it was, “Have you been drinking?” Did you answer honestly? Probably not. While it can be a crime to make false statements to the police, it’s[…] Read On
Why can’t we all just get along? is the quintessential question that’s dogged humanity since the dawn of civilization. The problem is we’re all so, so, so damn different. Some people are so into gaming or fantasy sports it’s practically all they think about. Others love animals to the point where[…] Read On
“We have met the enemy, and he is us.” – Walt Kelly, Pogo A couple of Apple investors want the tech giant to do more to fight smartphone addiction among children. Their open letter cites alarming evidence that smartphone and social media use can lead to distraction, depression and addiction.[…] Read On
If you did any shopping this holiday season you may have noticed a change in the way retailers are marketing: They’re selling the shopping experience as much as they’re selling products. Experiential marketing is all the rage. According to research, millennials value experiences over owning things. So brand marketers are[…] Read On
After a particularly contentious executive staff meeting where the CEO sort of laid into me, my counterpart in sales decided it would be a good idea for us to grab some lunch. That was cool of him. I needed to get some stuff off my chest. “I know you’ve only[…] Read On