The strategist's playbook

A junior strategist's musings & journey into perfecting brand building. May see the odd video on football as well

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Winning new business: 18 Feet & Rising

Interesting and unique approach. Really like the testing idea.

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WCRS | A talk to remember with Dave Trott

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From consumers to fans: the new brand relationship

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Nice read and always worthwhile to listen to the words from TKM...

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So many insights and will be the first of many reads.....

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A wonderful written obit on David Abbott. So many of his qualities are insteeped into AMV....

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/whatever-you-think-of-advertising-david-abbott-was-a-genius-9392918.html 

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“Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say what you’ve got to say, and say it hot.”

D.H. Lawrence

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Wonder if he had this in the back of his mind, during the early 90's.

Profile: The man cited by his peers as the most significant force in hip-hop is set to become its richest operator. But what does his $3.2bn deal with Apple say about the future of the music industry?

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Cool and clinical infographic

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Wise words from #osfest14

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Instagram has introduced an algorithm, and it’s better for you and brands.

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Fine dining: what if Apple and Prada made luxury food?

Interesting read. Few jump off points to digest and research into....

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'Your fight is our strength' a fitting legacy to Tito Vilanova at Barcelona

Yet more great work from Sid Lowe on the passing of a wonderful manager; Tito Vilanova. ''Your fight is our strength''

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Seven Seconds: The New Shopper doesn't take prisoners

According to leading advertising agency Seven Seconds, The New Shopper doesn’t take prisoners.

Here are seven themes to the shopper of today.

Empowered

They have access to everything. Over 75% of customers buy products after they have read reviews online.

Shameless

They know they rule the roost. 33% of shoppers compare prices on their mobiles when they are in the shops.

Savvy

They expect more. They want it better, faster, free. But don't forget 65% of UK consumers are willing to pay extra for premium service.

Cheap

They've been through a global financial crisis. They don't want to be ripped off.

You need a good reason to be more expensive than Amazon.

Impatient

They want it delivered yesterday. The top driver for customer spending in the UK is fast and reliable delivery.

Vocal

Keep them happy. Or they'll tell their 1,400 friends. Every minute of every day 100,000 tweets are sent and 680,000 pieces of content are shared on Facebook.

Disloyal

Provide it how they want it Or they'll go to the competition. 56% of people spread their shopping between 5 online-only retailers.

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Freakonomics is underrated, particularly in sport.