15 2023 November
Why Airline Passengers Are Assholes (And How We Can Fix It)
I take a lot of flights and listening to someone singing or promoting themselves is near the bottom of things I would want to listen...
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07 2023 November
Do People Vote for Candidates Who Look Like Them?
There have been several studies in the past that found people tend to prefer going to doctors who share their same ethnic background. This doesn’t seem...
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31 2023 October
The Blue Pumpkin Debate
If you see a child carrying a blue pumpkin this Halloween, consider that they may have autism and be nonverbal or have difficulty communicating or may not be dressed up like other kids. If you have school age kids, teach them what the blue pumpkin means and how to respect any peers they see carrying one. And if you have a child come to your door this Halloween holding one, you'll know what it means so you can interact with empathy.
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14 2023 October
SXSW Sydney and a Sneak Peek at the Non-Obvious Podcast
Next week I'll be back in Australia speaking at the international edition of SXSW in Sydney. In addition to doing a Featured Session, I'll be recording two episodes LIVE from the stage for my upcoming Non-Obvious Show podcast (launching later this year).
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12 2023 October
How “Blamevertising” Explains The Modern American Healthcare Crisis
The industry trade group that represents the Pharma industry (PhRMA) is running a series of attack ads on “middlemen” – blaming Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)...
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30 2023 September
Can Shaming Agencies Create a Talent Rebellion Against “Unworthy” Brands?
A environmental activist group that calls themselves Clean Creatives is “once again calling out ad agencies that have contracts with fossil fuel companies in a...
Read Now23 2023 August
Japan’s Solution to Its Labor Crisis? Hire More Workers Over 70
Most articles you might read about the crisis caused by Japan’s aging population is usually coupled with some mention of the many ways technology is...
Read Now31 2023 July
The Dark Side of “Sharenting” (And Why You Should Avoid Posting About Your Kids On Social Media)
European telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom launched a campaign using deepfakes to scare parents into being more careful about what they share online. The effort is meant...
Read Now26 2023 July
When Influencer Marketing Goes Predictably Wrong
When a fast fashion retailer often criticized for negative environmental and labor track record wants to recast its brand image, it is not a good...
Read Now19 2023 July
The Crocs Engagement Ring Is Here for Couples Who Want to Stand Out (and Think Style Is Overrated)
How do you reinvent something as staid and traditional as the engagement ring? One jeweler in the UK had the bright idea to create this “Croc...
Read Now12 2023 July
How One-Star “Review Bombing” on GoodReads Is Tanking Books and Manipulating Public Opinion
Recently in a workshop I was leading, a gentleman mentioned he would often judge a book by its Amazon reviews. The problem with this strategy...
Read Now05 2023 July
Will Humans Inevitably Turn Faith in AI Into a Religion?
Imagine a future where AI was all-knowing and all-understanding. These are abilities humans have typically ascribed to Gods worthy of worship. Soon, they may also...
Read Now04 2023 July
Extreme Pride in Being American Remains Near Record Low
A new Gallup poll released just in time for the 4th of July leads with the eye-catching headline that extreme pride in being American is at...
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