by Ted Rubin | Aug 12, 2018 | Featured, Marketing, Social Media/Marketing
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...
by Ted Rubin | Aug 4, 2018 | Featured, Marketing, Social Media/Marketing
I have come to form an incredible distaste for the arrogance and hubris of so many executives. The courtesy of a reply to an outreach, from someone you know, is just not that difficult. Just a simple acknowledgement is not that hard and really should not be too much...
by Ted Rubin | Jul 29, 2018 | Featured, Marketing, Social Media/Marketing
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...
by Ted Rubin | Jul 22, 2018 | Featured, Marketing, Social Media/Marketing
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. Ask the average...
by Ted Rubin | Jul 16, 2018 | Featured, Marketing, Social Media/Marketing
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...