We Need A Little Insanity: Jordan Zimmerman at TEDxUSF

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For our greatest success, we need to take daring risks and be willing to do things that may seem a bit “insane” to others. Advertising mogul Jordan Zimmerman…

Deanna Lawrence‘s insight:

Life via Jordan Zimmerman: his story of insanity and how it led to a life of remarkable feats.

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Coca-Cola Sees No Sales Impact From Online Buzz; Says Digital Display As Effective As TV | CMO Strategy – Advertising Age

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coca-cola finds online buzz has no measurable short-term sales impact, but digital display ads work about as well as tv.

Deanna Lawrence‘s insight:

I am really worried about how this article with trend with traditional thinkers.  I think this is a plea for better measurement!  We need to consider the advantages of emotional connections and what the long term impact for the brand will be.  I wish Coca-Cola was responding, co-creating and celebrating original content a bit more.  

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Online Retailers Move Past Discounts to Earn Deeper Customer Loyalty – eMarketer

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Retailers often equate loyalty programs with discounts, but there is a deeper connection companies can form with their customers to turn them into repeat buyers, as well as evangelizers of the brand.

Deanna Lawrence‘s insight:

Love this study!  Reciprocal dialogues form connections…they support loyalty and important elements of learning that can be used throughout the business. 

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