The Secret Weapon of Trivial Pursuit: Celebrities
Even if it sold out, they would still be in the red. So how did they make it big?
What Made Tripadvisor a Leader? Customer Centricity.
User review was an afterthought at first, but they noticed what visitors wanted.
How To Recruit Good People
If they’re hardworking and loyal, you know what they’re not doing? They’re not looking for work. So how do you get them?
Silly Putty – Ad Writer Acquires It For $147 Then Earns $140 million
GE couldn't sell it, but an out-of-work marketer found the right angle.
Craft Your Vibe: A Lesson from Herschel Supply’s Branding
Both the aesthetic & story stood out. So they soon became the first backpack sold at Nordstrom.
Donut Theater: How Krispy Kreme Used Spectacle for Word of Mouth
We didn’t go because of an ad. We went after someone said, “Oh my God, you’ve gotta try this.”
Selling High-End in Hard Times: The Rise of Healthier Bread
It’s the depression and bread costs 10 cents. Pepperidge was fully sold out at 25 cents.
Adventures in A.I. – Left, Right and Connected
A chance meeting led to an adventure in A.I. development. The recreation of the human brain?
The Michael Kors Story: Adaptability and Building a Brand
Brave, bankrupt and brilliant. The young model bounced back.
Poinsettia’s Billion Dollar Rise to Become a Christmas Icon
With free samples and a patent, how a family created a tradition from thin air and held 90% market share.
Offline Marketing for an Online Business: The Angie’s List Strategy
They opened 100 markets in 18 months but users weren't discovering Angie's online.
Wonder Bread: A Case Study in How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Reimagine and eliminate the friction… What they did over decades to keep Wonder Bread at the top.
Ditch the Rulebook: Why Breaking Best Practices Can Be Powerful
Do you actually want to be a leader in your industry? Copycats never lead the pack.
How Clairol’s Bold Campaign Transformed Norms and Ignited Demand
Nobody wanted to dye their hair and it took 3 years for Good Housekeeping to accept their ads.
How Harry’s Found the Perfect Edge in a Dull Market
They faced Gillette's 70% monopoly and never blinked. Bought their own factory and marketed direct to consumers.