5 Predictions from an Unwavering Optimist

5 Predictions from an Unwavering Optimist

The world is changing more rapidly than ever, and it’s hard to imagine where we’ll be in another year, another decade. One of the things I like to do every January is make a few predictions. Here are some of mine for the new year, based on my observations,...
What’s an Email Address Worth?

What’s an Email Address Worth?

If you offer a customer $10, will they give you their email address? What about $20? Or $50? How much is their email address worth, to them and to you? Retailers who are trying to build loyalty and deliver a better customer experience need their customers’ email...
A Seat at the Table 

A Seat at the Table 

Although it’s true for most tables, the table I’m referring to is the focus group table. More clients, especially those in specialty niches and clients from other cultures, are taking me up on the invitation to sit at the table with us so they can benefit more fully....
Pumpkin Is the New Chocolate  

Pumpkin Is the New Chocolate  

  It’s that time of year again: pumpkin-flavored lattes have returned to coffee shops around the nation. But it’s more than just a latte you can get in pumpkin flavor these days. When it comes to fall, pumpkin is the new chocolate. Like Apple and apps, pumpkin is...