Marketing Belongs at the Beginning, Not the End

Marketing Belongs at the Beginning, Not the End

A company decides to enter a new market, acquire a business, launch a product, or change its leadership. The strategy is agreed upon, the timeline is set, and then someone says, “We should probably bring marketing in.” Usually followed by: “We’ll need a press release...
Stop Treating Creativity Like Dessert

Stop Treating Creativity Like Dessert

Too often, creativity as a part of the solution is treated like dessert. A bonus. Something you sprinkle on once the real work is done. Not necessary.  This is not just an outdated mindset but a risky one.  In a deficit economy where differentiation is...