From the Desk of The Professor
The Joys and Perils of Marketing by Instinct
Marketers have always understood how difficult it is to change behavior. People aren’t motivated by facts; they’re motivated by emotion. I would also dare to ...
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Two Americas. Two Marketing Plans?
Is purpose-driven marketing still relevant in a post-truth, highly polarized world? The Drum ran an interesting piece recently quoting Procter & Gamble’s Chief Brand Officer, ...
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The New Creative Brief
My work over the years with global companies across a wide range of categories, along with a good deal of reading on marketing and branding, ...
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Zen Golf & How I Got My Swagger Back
I love golf because it’s a great metaphor for life. If you’re curious and willing to put in the work, you never stop learning. Every ...
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Society May Be Crumbling, But You Don’t Have To
After a long hiatus from writing, I’m back. While additional new blogs will appear shortly, I thought nothing would be more appropriate for my first ...
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The Value of Qualitative Research in a Post-Pandemic World
What’s better, qualitative or quantitative research? This shouldn’t be a question we ever ask. Both are critical in gathering the insights we need to create ...
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