Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much!
In quantum mechanics there is a rule: when particles are observed, they behave differently. We found out in the late ’90s, via various experiments, that electrons act as either particles or waves, depending on whether they were observed. What does that have to do with marketing, you say?
Why ditching the discount and dialing up the customer experience (with a focus on flexibility) is more likely to deliver success.
When a marquee brand or major, traditional retailer releases a disastrous earnings outlook, what is the first thing they usually do in an effort to bail themselves out? Far too often, they believe that they can discount and promote their way back into customers’ hearts, which misses the entire point of why they’re in trouble in the first place.
Think America is the be-all and end-all of retail? Think again. Ted Rubin, acting CMO of Brand Innovators and co-founder of Prevailing Path, explores why we need to look further than the States to understand where the future of retail really lies.
Networks Connect… Communities Care
A small, passionate community of like-minded people can often accomplish far more than a larger, less-connected group working on the same challenge. Building a dedicated community takes effort, but it’s one of the most effective ways to build your brand, your business, your home. The power of relationships scales up when you create opportunities for passionate people to connect.