In today’s connected world, we have had to learn to find ways to break down silos, to work in networks and to collaborate with others. I believe that the power of your network is keenly related to your ability to survive. It is a key part of the so-called “web 2.0”...
These days, any self-respecting brand has to consider customer service as an integral part of the consumer experience. This is even more true if the brand is in the high value or luxury sector. Customer service is one of the great ways of humanizing a brand,...
The short-term chase versus the long-term tale Do you believe you’re working harder than ever before, and yet feel that the business is just not advancing as much as you would like? Many executives similarly express bewilderment about the current...
Is Personification Possible? I believe that the chances are very low that this question is foremost on CEO’s minds. Yet, I would argue that this is one of the central strategic questions of any serious brand on three levels. Why? The brand must get personalThe...
To use or not to use? You know it’s a sad day when 18-year old Justin Bieber (91/100) is said to have more influence than Mick Jagger (whose stones are gathering no moss, as they have just announced two more shows both in London and in New York cf Rolling...