It’s been a tough few weeks. We’re all going a little stir crazy. As we collectively shelter in place it seemed fitting to share the most recent guidance from the CDC (Cartoon Distraction Consortium). Plus, a little Friday levity is well overdue. For the record, I’m currently at a Level …more
Show of hands. Who loves Seattle? Who loves explainer videos? I answered “yes” to both these questions, which puts this recent video from Jared Owen squarely in my wheelhouse. The Space Needle, built for the 1962 World’s Fair, still stands as an iconic part of the Seattle skyline (as any …more
Business leaders must begin to plan how the coronavirus will permanently impact their organizations in the future.
As SARS-CoV-2 continues its rampage across the globe, businesses are hurting. Global markets have taken a hit. The U.S unemployment rate jumped to levels never seen before, and will likely get worse before it gets better. There’s no way to sugar coat this — the economic news looks bleak. Unless …more
Five short weeks ago I was barely thinking about coronavirus. I’ve always been a diligent hand washer, but social distancing, personal protection equipment, ventilators, and quarantines weren’t on my radar. Now, it’s getting hard to remember those halcyon, pre-virus days. The days when our biggest annoyances were the talker in …more
Full confession: I’ve been binge reading information surrounding the coronavirus and COVID-19. And while I’ve learned a lot, I’m now realizing that the more I read, the less I know. Case in point: New research from the Imperial College London highlights the complex interaction of virus transmission, reproductive numbers, herd …more
The importance of clear and concise communication cannot be overstated. In today’s frantically connected society we’re already at risk of misinformation. During a crisis, like the current pandemic, accurate communication becomes even more critical. To say I’ve been reading a lot about coronavirus would make me a front runner for …more
In my blog post from March 18 I promised to follow up with additional posts about how Sprinklr customers have embraced modern channels. True to my word, here’s a look at Grab, Southeast Asia’s largest mobile technology company. In 2018, Grab acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia business. They’ve continued to expand …more
I’m a voracious learner. Throughout my career I’ve consistently preached the maxim that we must always be learning. This applies even in the midst of a global crisis. As a business manager, COVID-19 is almost certainly impacting your marketing, social media engagement, and customer care strategies. Many of you are …more
Profound words from poet, Lynn Ungar. Worthy of reflection as we all slow down and reevaluate our life priorities. Thank you, Lynn. Pandemic What if you thought of itas the Jews consider the Sabbath—the most sacred of times?Cease from travel.Cease from buying and selling.Give up, just for now,on trying to …more
One of the few silver linings during the COVID-19 situation has been the frequent examples of people pulling together in a time …more
Stop what you’re doing and read the following article. Seriously. Whatever else you had planned for the next few minutes can wait. …more
Your brand is your lifeblood, the promise to your customers. It’s safe to say that every marketer recognizes the value of their …more
The standard pitch for a buddy movie goes something like this: two mismatched protagonists come together to create a unique bond. Think …more
Humor in advertising can be extremely effective if it hits the right note at the right time. Of course, the inverse to this …more
Everyone has heard of G.I. Joe. Introduced by Hasbro in 1964, the movable fighting man was the original “action figure.” Not only …more
In December, 1978, Gourmet magazine published the heart-warming tale of Bud and Jean Ince. It’s a beautiful story but, sadly, online versions …more
Tell me if this has ever happened to you: you’re out with friends and you comment on your work situation. No, let’s …more
I’m fully aware that any subjective analysis of music lyrics is fraught with danger. But hopefully we can all agree that there …more
Our Annual Sales Kick-off (ASKO) for Sprinklr is next week, and I couldn’t be more excited. Last year I got to roll …more
“Good things come to those who wait,” said nobody while sitting on hold for 45 minutes randomly shouting “representative” at their phone …more
By Guest Blogger, Raoul Toi Over the past decade, the quality of campaigns across social media dramatically improved. Many brands took advantage …more
By Guest Blogger, Varalakshmi D How are you feeling? Happy? Sad? If you have these feelings, you are human. The obsession with …more
In my previous post (The late great Marx Toys, Part II) I talked about how toys and toy advertising used to give …more
Marx Toys was arguably the greatest toy company of mid-century America. It created the coolest toys ever — our house was full …more
A little over a year ago I said “bye-bye” to both Microsoft and Seattle (previously) and started a new adventure at Sprinklr. …more
The one mandatory must read of the year for my team (and me) is the Mary Meeker Internet Trends Report. It’s worth …more
It’s that time of year — late Spring Internet prediction season. In the last flurry of big events before we head into …more
Marx Toys was arguably the greatest toy company of mid-century America. It created the coolest toys ever — our house was full …more
I’ll be speaking at Social Media Week in NYC tomorrow (Tuesday, April 30, 2019) and I’m looking forward to delivering a talk …more
