Insight & trend presentations

research / Reboot

Embracing the new reality for planning, deploying and measuring consumer research.

what grand theft auto can teach us about connecting with consumers

An analysis of the shift from old network surveillance to new network sousveillance perspectives on building relationships with consumers.

trend report: Green 2009

Consumers are gaining knowledge. They are wisening up to the real meaning behind green. They understand tradeoffs vs. trivial. They’re at the brink of growing green deaf.

Trend report: luxury 2009

When it comes to luxury, much like the emperor staring in the mirror at his non-existent new clothes, luxury is at its crossroads.

the transformer generation

How trends are structured in relation to our behavior. Part of my Analyzing Trends class at Parsons the New School of Design.

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If you are interested in having me come speak at an event, university lecture or corporate meeting, please contact me directly. I speak on a wide range of topics that relate to human-centered design and branding, culture and behavior and the impact of social media.

Sample testimonials

- I believe you are moving well beyond the Cluetrain Manifesto here - @steveportigal

Great presentation on changing brand behaviors by @timstock should b required Agency reading - @jasonbreed

I especially love the notion of ‘Embracing the Glitch’ - @iaintait

Tim Stock @ scenarioDNA has inspired me to tweet him up more than any speaker I've ever seen.
- @kentjlewis