The Omni-channel experience is a relatively new marketing term that quickly reached buzzword status. Already in that first sentence there are a number of problems that make omni-channel something quite difficult for brands to get right; which is quite troubling as the core of the omni-channel experience is not a new concept. The omni-channel experience …
We live in a world where there is more information captured on a minute-by-minute basis about our daily lives than ever before. Practically everything we do leaves a trail. With IoT becoming more of a reality each day with almost every home appliance potentially getting an IP Address. Data analytics is the art of recognising …
The essence of integration in 2018 is probably not what you think it is. It is not just about digital transformation. It is not just about ensuring that systems are all able to speak to each other to deliver exponential value. Granted, System Integration is a major part of the essence of integration; but it …
Digital transformation is certainly the buzzword of the decade. It has made Buzzword Bingo winners the world over as it has punctuated every digital, tech; futurist and marketing conference in recent memory. This article it not meant to question the viability of digital transformation; but rather challenge its focus. Traditionally every digital transformation project is …
Change is the only constant. We have had this phrase beaten into us for decades; and quite frankly there is probably no truer phrase out there. But when we dig a little deeper and question why, “why is change constant?”, we uncover some interesting truths about human behaviour that must be controlled to really affect change. …
Problem solving is a skill that needs honing. Entrepreneurs face having to make business critical decisions daily. Whether they are working on approaches to acquire new clients or they are trying to understand the financial impact of employing new staff. Their lives are a quagmire of decisions. The problem however is that a lot of the time …
Blockchain and particularly the Bitcoin cryptocurrency have fascinated me since I first heard about them. They are a technology in their very infancy but have the potential to completely revolutionise the world. The Blockchain however has a major branding challenge on its hands. For the simple fact that I am willing to bet when you …
“I am unique!”. A phrase that has never meant so much to business as it does today. In our culture of instant gratification we’re driven to demand bespoke solutions that are purpose-built around our particular personal paradigms. How are companies meant to keep up and what is driving our need to be unique? Social Drivers …
Disruption is everywhere. If you don’t believe me, just asked your closest consultant. Companies face daily changing audience attention spans, technology demands, integration requests and more and more innovative experiences. The general understanding of disruption is that it is being driven by digital. The transformation of a business to operating in a digitalized way. (There is …
Brand executives have to adapt and pivot at a rapid rate to make sure that their brands are as relevant tomorrow as they are today. To do this they are constantly adjusting their focus from what is happening here and now, to what might be happening on a more distant time horizon. Brand executives are …
