As a stage improviser, I love playing with the audience and creating stories in real-time. As a marketer that often applies improvisational tools to improve client outcomes, being prepared and still knowing when to ditch the playbook is a very important balancing act. Improvisation does not mean “winging [...]
I was at the Applied Improvisation Network conference in San Francisco last week as a speaker, attendee, and conference organizer. I – like many attendees – apply principles of improvisation (not improv comedy, although I do that on stage) to improve client outcomes. Improvisation does not mean “winging [...]
Great marketing IS storytelling, and it is the essence of connecting with your audience. So why aren’t there more storytellers in product – especially in high-tech? Many companies gather customer requirements, build in a few of the most important needs, create a prototype, and collect beta-test feedback. [...]
Not too long ago I was contacted by a company on the East Coast that sells add-on fireplaces. After reading my blog in several syndicated sites, I got a call from the company's founder. A nice man, he was looking to increase sales of his add-on fireplaces and [...]
