Description: Vancouver-based apparel company says all employees must show ‘respect’ for each other Source: CBC.ca Date: Feb 05, 2018 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lululemon-laurent-potdevin-resignation-1.4520956 Questions for discussion: Given the limited information available and the separation agreement in particular, do you think the board of directors has handled the situation properly? How do you think stakeholders such as customers,… Read more »
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How To Lead In 2018
Description: The key leadership question of this uncertain era: What can we do to inspire optimism? Source: FastCompany.com Date: Jan 10, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/40508986/how-to-lead-in-2018 Questions for discussion: Summarize the lessons for leaders to learn from the conference. Do you think they are equally valid? What is one more suggestion you would have made?
The Top 5 Super Bowl Ads Of 2018 (And The One Absolute Worst)
Description:The Top 5 Super Bowl Ads Of 2018 (And The One Absolute Worst) Source: FastCompany.com – video report Date: Feb 05, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/40525928/the-top-5-super-bowl-ads-of-2018-and-the-one-absolute-worst Questions for discussion: What is the message sent in each ad? Which ad do you think is the most successful? Why? Which do you think is least successful? Why?
Amazon now delivers Whole Foods groceries in a few select cities
Description: Two-hour delivery will be free and a one hour option costs $7.99 on orders of $35 or more. Amazon now delivers Whole Foods groceries in a few select cities from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 08, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/08/amazon-now-delivers-whole-foods-groceries-in-a-few-select-cities.html Questions for discussion: How is management capitalizing on the synergies of these… Read more »
eMarketer Releases Latest Global Digital Video Viewer Estimates
Description: Video viewing is a core digital activity among internet users worldwide, and 65.1% of them will do so regularly this year. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Feb 08, 2018 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/content/emarketer-releases-latest-global-digital-video-viewer-estimates Questions for discussion: What does the data show? Why do you you think these trends are happening? What does this mean for managers in this… Read more »
How One Designer Built A $22M Company–Selling Paper
Description: The cult greeting card purveyor Rifle Paper Co. has turned into a booming lifestyle brand, with 160 employees and more than $22 million in annual revenue. Here’s how cofounder Anna Bond proved that print isn’t dead. Source: FastCompany.com Date: Feb 07, 2018 Link: https://www.fastcodesign.com/90159246/how-anna-bond-built-a-22m-company-selling-paper Questions for discussion: What does the article say about successfully… Read more »
Jerry Dias: We blew it on NAFTA
Description: Jerry Dias: We blew it on NAFTA Source: FinancialPost.com – video report Date: Feb 01, 2018 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/video/1_tq7if0ru Questions for discussion: Summarize the strategic issues presented by Jerry Dias. What does this mean for labour relations in Canadian industries, particularly, the auto industry. How can Canadian auto industry firms respond to the situation?
Women, it’s time to reach for those leadership roles
Description: Oprah Winfrey, in her electrifying speech at the Golden Globes, said that things are changing. Source: Chicagotribune.com Date: Jan 22, 2018 Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/success/inc/tca-women-it-s-time-to-reach-for-those-leadership-roles-20180122-story.html Questions for discussion: What does the writer say to women about leadership? Do you agree with her assessments and advice?
Building The Best Creative Teams With Todd Henry
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation – The Mirum Podcast – Episode #603 – Host: Mitch Joel. There is no doubt that when it comes to writing business books on the creative process and how it flows in business today, Todd Henry is the gold standard. Source: Sixpixels.mirumagency.com – podcast Date: Jan 28, 2018 Link: http://sixpixels.mirumagency.com/podcast/archives/spos-603—building-the-best-creative-teams-with-todd-henry/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SixPixelsOfSeparation+%28Six+Pixels+of+Separation+-+Marketing+and+Communications+Insights+Podcast+-+Mitch+Joel+at+Twist+Image%29… Read more »
Legacy Media Companies Are Leading the Charge in Advanced TV
Description: Many marketing tech aficionados believe television ad buying is overdue for a digital overhaul. Dave Morgan, CEO of TV ad targeting firm Simulmedia, spoke with eMarketer’s Ross Benes about which digital applications are likely to find success within TV advertising and which products are overhyped. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Feb 2, 2018 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/content/advanced-tv-is-being-led-by-legacy-media-companies-5 Questions… Read more »
