June 5, 2012
Seth Godin has been my all-time idol when it comes to marketing thoughts and ideas. I credit many of the twists, turns, and "doing things" in my career to him. Case in Point: if it weren't for Seth then I wouldn't be blogging today.
So I had to share this infographic. It's humorous if nothing else.
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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