Human Talk: Dog Talk

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

April 11, 2008

Dog Message Sign Presentation Zen

Whoever placed this sign knew that no one likes to be barked at (Stupid pun, I know). They also knew that if you want to be listened to, you have to talk in a way that shows you understand what it is important to your audience.

Garr has a nice take on what makes this sign so nice:

Another great example of "emotional intelligence" that produces "a smile in the mind" for all those who pass by (and it may lead to greater compliance as well).

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Chris Wilson, Marketing Strategist

Chris Wilson

As Vice President of Strategy at Publicis CRMOne and author of Fresh Peel, Chris examines why marketing strategies fail to produce expected growth. Over 20+ years, including 11 years at Oracle advising brands like Harley-Davidson, REI, and The North Face, he has helped executive teams diagnose post-purchase breakdowns. His work connects customer behavior, MarTech capabilities, and business economics to build systems that scale long-term customer value.

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