Times change; technologies change; people change; attitudes change. Ask yourself … are you making engagement marketing decisions based on past assumptions that may no longer be true? For example: Assumption: Augmented Reality (AR) is too expensive. Reality: It’s more affordable than ever. Assumption: AR is too involved. Reality: It’s… learn more >
The start of the calendar year ushers in an onslaught of business predictions. After reviewing the marketing trends expected for the coming year, it appears that 2018 will be the Year of Empathy. “Empathy,” in marketing terms, kicks experiential programs up a notch by offering brand… learn more >
The Spring tradeshow season will soon be here, so now is a good time to assess how your target audience is experiencing your exhibit. The moment they enter it, are they being pressured, either subtly or directly, to “get scanned” or “sign-up for a free… learn more >
Simon Sinek has one of the most viewed YouTube videos of all time. It’s a TED Talk called, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” In essence, great leaders communicate the “why” of what they do, rather than the “how” or “what,” etc. Simon’s mission has expanded into… learn more >
In a recent Exhibitor Magazine article entitled “Asked & Answered,” John Baker (former SVP and COO of American Express) discussed the power of persuasion and shared his “6-Step Asking Formula” for getting what you want, every time. This formula defined a clear procedure that professionals could… learn more >
Sometimes, when I read the latest studies about marketing trends, I get frustrated. Not in a bad way, but in an itchy, wanting-to-share-information-and-revelations way. Allow me to elaborate. Surveys that detail the latest trends in video marketing are appearing all over the web right now. Unsurprisingly,… learn more >
Remember how, in the mid-2000s, “virtual” tradeshows took the place of live ones? Neither do I. But, boy, did they try. Back then, everyone was clamoring to virtualize everything … and get rid of its “real” counterpart. This caused several tech companies to offer, nay to PROMISE,… learn more >
A quick story … There was once a company that was introducing a new video camera. (To our younger readers, video cameras were at one time large, stand-alone affairs.) This new camera was unique because it was smaller than others on the market, with many new &… learn more >
So you’ve been chosen to offer a presentation at your next major Sales Meeting. Or you volunteered. Or your boss “volunteered” you. No matter how you got here … you’re here, and you want to put your best foot forward. Whether you’re a newbie or an… learn more >
We do not become wise through experience. We become wise by reflecting upon experience. No, you haven’t clicked on the “Zen Wisdom” blog by accident. That statement will make sense soon, I promise. I’ve known a great many people in my life who don’t seem to ever… learn more >