One of the most interesting things I discuss in my book Mapping Innovation is what I call the new era of innovation, which will create profoundly new technologies, classes of data and business models. It is likely to be the most important shift we’ve seen in at least 50 years and perhaps in a century. […]
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We all have this in common. No matter our country, industry, or role… The need for revenue management. It’s essential to every business. Give your business the means to produce better experiences for your customers so you can generate better revenue for your company. And that’s what I wanted to talk about today. With Traffic
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On January 11, 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a major coming change to the Facebook News Feed, one that will likely have far-reaching impacts on brands and businesses who use the site to interact with and reach new customers. In this post, I’ll explain what’s going on, and how you can adapt to survive
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People analytics is growing at an astounding pace, with organizations around the world pouring more and more resources into it every day. According to Ben Waber, founder and CEO of Humanyze, what we’re seeing now is just the tip of the iceberg. I first met Ben in Madrid when we were both speaking at a
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By Shawn Freeman Most companies will focus on their sales, marketing, and balance sheets, but forget the infrastructure that keeps the operations running—and that oversight can get expensive quickly. When the worst happens and you’re faced with hardware failures, after-hours IT support, system upgrades, vendor audits, or recoveries from hacking and viruses, it’s no wonder
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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria are the latest natural disasters to grab headlines and wring hearts, but have you stopped to think about how your small business would deal with a similar crisis? From earthquakes and tornadoes to fires and floods, natural disasters can put your small business out of commission—and even out of business
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Usefulness Content Freshness When a sudden and unexpected change comes in your life, there can only be one winner, the obstacle or your mind. “Change: The Tools You Need for the Life You Want at Work and Home” offers a core set of strategies designed to
You are far from being alone if you find Google’s constant updates annoying. Just the mention of names like penguin, hummingbird, panda, possum, and payday loan can create a dread feeling for many web masters and business owners. The constant Google updates are also no respecter of size or brand. Both small and big corporations
Is there any business that Amazon can’t disrupt? In recent weeks, I’ve seen Amazon entering businesses ranging from home furnishings to banana distribution to grocery stores. The company that arguably introduced the on-demand economy continues to spread its influence across multiple industries: fashion, entertainment, home automation… you name it, Amazon is there. Furthermore, Amazon has
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Shopping malls once dominated the retailing industry. No more. As many as 25 percent of all U.S. malls will be closed in the next five years. From the 1950s when they were initially built, through the early 2000s, shopping malls were the backbone of retail shopping — attracting consumers with convenient parking and a wide
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