Jan 30, 2024
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Award-winning marketer and entrepreneur Kim Lawton discusses marketing in regulated categories like alcohol and cannabis, highlighting state-specific regulations and compliance challenges. Kim describes the operational differences she faces as Chief Possibilities Officer at Inspira and CEO at Enthuse,...
Jan 23, 2024
IN CLEAR FOCUS: The first episode of our new season features Jarie Bolander, engineer-turned-marketer, entrepreneur, and author. Jarie discusses what he's dubbed "story-driven marketing," explaining the role and impact of stories in business. Jarie shares his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the...
Jan 16, 2024
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Jenny Li Fowler, Director of Social Media Strategy at MIT, discusses her new book, "Organic Social Media." Jenny explains the differences between strategy and tactics, creating more effective organic social strategies and aligning social media with organizational goals. Jenny also shares practical advice...
Jan 9, 2024
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Applied behavioral economist Melina Palmer, CEO of The Brainy Business, discusses her new book, "The Truth About Pricing: How to Apply Behavioral Economics So Customers Buy." Melina shares her insights into pricing psychology and determining customer value, explaining perceived value, dynamic pricing,...
Jan 2, 2024
IN CLEAR FOCUS: In the second of two conversations, Julian Bleecker discusses how the Near Future Laboratory helps organizations envision future scenarios using Design Fiction. Julian explains why imagination is essential for solving existential challenges and how it will help us shape the future. We also discuss...