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Nov 23

How and Why Amazon Wants to Reinvent Black Friday

Black Friday continues to morph like a shape-shifter. Thanks to big-time retailers such as Walmart, our perception of Black Friday has changed from a single day to a month-long event online and offline. And now Amazon wants to transform Black Friday into something like the Super Bowl, combining both sports…

Black Friday

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How and Why Amazon Wants to Reinvent Black Friday
How and Why Amazon Wants to Reinvent Black Friday
Black Friday

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Oct 24

Techno-Optimism or Techno-Blinders?

I suppose I should have gotten in line with Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist manifesto, the sprawling ode to technology and capitalism written recently by the famous billionaire and Silicon Valley legend. The manifesto is written with a reader like me in mind. I am a resident of a capitalistic society who…

AI

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Techno-Optimism or Techno-Blinders?
Techno-Optimism or Techno-Blinders?
AI

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Jul 21

The Mythology of Lives Lost

Memory is a terrible liar and a powerful myth maker. And sometimes it speaks to deep, almost unconscious truths. On January 10, my sister Cathy died suddenly of a heart attack in her home. She lived alone. My sister Karen discovered her body in a recliner chair, with a mobile…

Memoir

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The Mythology of Lives Lost
The Mythology of Lives Lost
Memoir

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Jun 30

Why Grimace Is on a Rampage

The Grimace shake is wreaking havoc, and McDonald’s couldn’t be happier. Grimace is at the center of one of the hottest (and hilarious) memes taking TikTok by storm. McDonald’s recently launched the Grimace Birthday Meal to celebrate the 52nd birthday of Grimace, a character McDonald’s created in the pre-Internet days…

Marketing

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Why Grimace Is on a Rampage
Why Grimace Is on a Rampage
Marketing

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Mar 24

Why Apple Wants to Show Movies in Theaters

Apple is making a big bet on Old Hollywood and taking on Netflix. According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to spend $1 billion a year to produce movies that will be released in theaters. Reportedly, Apple has approached movie studios about partnering to release a few titles in theaters this year…

Apple

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Why Apple Wants to Show Movies in Theaters
Why Apple Wants to Show Movies in Theaters
Apple

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Mar 11

“Shaft”: When the Oscars Really Matter

When I was a kid, I had my mind blown watching Isaac Hayes perform the theme from “Shaft” on TV during the Academy Awards telecast. I am reminded of that moment when I consider why the Oscars matter. The Oscars are a cultural touchstone. The Academy Awards represent the beliefs…

Oscars

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“Shaft”: When the Oscars Really Matter
“Shaft”: When the Oscars Really Matter
Oscars

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Jan 31

The Power of Instinct and “The Last of Us”

The X factor — human instinct, undefinable and unknowable — still matters in a world where people increasingly rely on machines to do their thinking for them. A January 29 episode of the HBO Max show “The Last of Us” has sparked a resurgent interest in a song sung by…

Creativity

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The Power of Instinct and “The Last of Us”
The Power of Instinct and “The Last of Us”
Creativity

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·Dec 31, 2022

Memorable Album Covers of 2022

2022 reminded us of the power of record albums to create events. Harry Style’s Harry’s House united Gen Z listeners around a shared passion like the Beatles did for Baby Boomers back in the day. Beyoncé’s Renaissance dominated social media. …

Music

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Memorable Album Covers of 2022
Memorable Album Covers of 2022
Music

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Nov 25, 2022

Why Authenticity is Dolly Parton’s Superpower

What make a brand authentic? For an answer, take a close look at the story of Dolly Parton, who is the latest recipient of the Bezos Courage and Civility Award. Once upon a time, Dolly Parton was one of the biggest country singers in the world. But her appeal was…

Music

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Why Authenticity is Dolly Parton’s Superpower
Why Authenticity is Dolly Parton’s Superpower
Music

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Nov 25, 2022

Inside the Great Ticketmaster Taylor Swift Meltdown of 2022

Where were you during the Great Ticketmaster Taylor Swift Meltdown of 2022? This question looms large ten days after the infamous crashing of Ticketmaster’s site during the fan pre-sale for Taylor Swift’s 2023 Eras tour. It is not the first time Ticketmaster angered fans with a terrible customer experience (CX)…

Music

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Inside the Great Ticketmaster Taylor Swift Meltdown of 2022
Inside the Great Ticketmaster Taylor Swift Meltdown of 2022
Music

8 min read

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