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Category: Inspiration

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    What a Difference Eight Years Make

    I just had to share this. Photo by nbcnews • Instagram

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    Why’s Social Media Managers Go To Iceland

    It’s a longstanding campaign, but it still stands out in my mind as one of the most delightful ways that social media has been put to proper and effective use. Back in 2009, Takk Takk, a small marketing and communications agency in Iceland, was tasked by the Icelandic Tourist Board with finding ways to promote…

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    How to Escape The Events Management Cycle of Despair

    I’ve written previously about the importance of carefully selecting which business conferences to attend and – more importantly – which to avoid. With an ever-tightening squeeze on marketing budgets and mounting pressure to “do more with less”, some event management companies face tough trading months ahead. But not every player in the conference business needs…

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    My new video showreel

    Dear Reader, I’ve a new video showreel which features a brief selection of clips from some of my recent talks. Thought you might like to see it. All the best, Allister [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6kftfinonw]

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    The Science of Persuasion Video by Robert Cialdini and Steve Martin

    I often speak at conferences on the fascinating topic of behavioural economics, much of which is rooted in understanding the psychological triggers that our simple human brains find irresistible. Dr Robert Cialdini is one of the world’s leading experts in this field and has recently teamed up with Steve Martin (no, not that Steve Martin)…

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    Free webinar 6 Dec on B2B Marketing through New Technology

    Join me and Charlie Blackburn, co-founder of BrightTALK, on a special live webinar on 6 December at 10am (UK). To register, go to https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/1166/58431. With Joel Harrison, Editorial Director of B2B Marketing, to guide the debate we’ll be discussing how buyer behaviours are changing and what it now takes to properly engage your customers and…

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    Killed by Tech

    Eric Qualman writes some good books. His latest is out now and he’s plugging it, as ever, with a video that I know you’ll enjoy. But, before you watch, have a think about some of the things that have been killed off by technology in the last 20 years. Now watch the video and see…

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    On Making Marketing Noble

    I believe that marketing doesn’t have to be one of the world’s most hated professional. Done correctly, I believe it plays an essential role in helping people live their lives to the full. Here’s a short talk I gave recently at Silicon Beach sharing my views on the responsibility sitting on every marketer’s shoulder to…

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    Free guide – 8 rules for the social web

    We’ve just published a new document entitled ‘8 Rules for the Social Web’. It summarises 8 key principles that we think are universally important for any organisation looking to unlock more commercial value from social media sales and marketing programmes. Take a look and please let us know what you think. [googleapps domain=”docs” dir=”viewer” query=”url=http%3A%2F%2Fwildorangemedia.squarespace.com%2Fstorage%2Fshared-documents%2F8%2520rules%2520for%2520the%2520Social%2520Web%2520by%2520Wild%2520Orange%2520Media.pdf&embedded=true”…

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    Breakthrough Thinking from Zero-based Budgeting

    It’s September, which means those of you with business plans that follow the calendar year may well be turning your attention to the annual marketing budget process. Your mission, as in all previous years, is to firstly secure the same amount as last year then grab as much incremental budget as possible at the expense…

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