The companies weathering this storm share basic strategies for reacting to the adverse climate. Each one focuses on reinforcing their value to consumers.READ»
The blockbuster author and New York Times columnist talks with Fast Company about his new book, "That Used To Be Us," which contends that prioritizing innovation can turn around America's free-fall from superpower status.READ»
America is a brand that is exported daily through its protection of fundamental human rights, its currency dominance, and its Hollywood movies and pop culture appeal. But when its own system proves to be paralyzed by self-serving politics, the legitimacy of the brand is thrown into question both at home and overseas.READ»
Oil prices--which spiked during the start of revolts around the Middle East--have now come down due to low demand and a sluggish economy. Will the extra oil produced once the area calms down be enough to save the economy?READ»
In an atmosphere of economic fear, we tend to prioritize our most basic needs--food, sex, sleep, and survival. You cannot build brands in a recession unless you are able to manage fear and understand how it affects purchasing behavior. Here's how to turn threats into opportunity.READ»
Our economy is slowly getting back on its feet, but the real estate market remains weak. But how weak is it, exactly, where you live? If you're selling a home, how likely is it you'll have to cut your offer price? And will you have to ...READ»
Last week, the vaunted and controversial Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came quietly online. Their new website, ConsumerFinance.gov, portrays the new agency as new-school, social media aware, but also as Gotham-style old-fashioned cop.READ»
Only two years after the most catastrophic meltdown since the Great Depression, hard-charging executives are back to the business of taking too many risks and asking too few questions.READ»
In the news, the main number you hear about the recession is the unemployment rate, which is hovering just below 10% -- as compared to 5% just a couple years ago. If you were only hearing that, the recession can seem less dramatic (if ...READ»
Instead of fighting about consumer protections verses consumer demand, we should collectively aspire to create world-class financial freedom in America. It is good for people, it is good for business, and it's darn patriotic.READ»
GE has just published its latest interactive infographic, which presents the results of a massive survey asking 530 CFOs how confident they were in the present economic recovery. Since it's gauging the subjective viewpoints of these ...READ»
I wrote a post a couple weeks back about some intriguing surveys that suggest the downturn may have resulted in better relationships between employees and their bosses. An article just came out at "Human Resource Executive" that digs further into these rather surprising findings.READ»
So technically, the recession is over and consumer confidence is on the upswing. But some of us are still hoarding cans and making curtains out of potato sacks like our grannies did in the Great Depression. Enter Recession ...READ»
After years of having their Fannies spanked and their Goldmans smacked, are bankers, brokers, lawyers, and hedge fund managers prepared for the timely return of White Collar Boxing?READ»
ShoreBank failed last week. It represents the demise of an important brand, but also the success of a powerful idea. ShoreBank has been a household name for those of us into social capitalism, community development, micro-lending, double- and triple-bottom line business.READ»
While you were sleeping, innovation was pulling on its flares and platform shoes and practicing its disco moves in front of the mirror. The reason? What with oil, dissident scientists, spies, Castro and recession, we're so back to the ...READ»
Morning, campers. While you were sleeping innovation was stealing a march on you. Here's what's been going on:1. Catch Steve Jobs' WWDC10 keynote in its entirety here. Marvel at the picture quality of iPhone 4 and its "retina ...READ»
