Top 3 marketing tips for startups during a crisis

We really don’t want to get into ‘why marketing’ and ‘why startups’ right now, do we? Let’s skip the set-up and just jump right into the topic. What problems would your startup’s inside sales or marketing teams face during a crisis? I conducted a small on-call and on-chat survey with some local, glocal, and someContinue reading “Top 3 marketing tips for startups during a crisis”

In a New York Minute – Making Sense of an Impatient Universe

Growing up, there was a time when I wrote to my distant relatives. Went over to the local post office to send it out. It was an exciting experience. Even the later part of waiting for the ‘possible’ reply was thrilling. It was a neat moment wrapped in a little envelope. It was quite convenientContinue reading “In a New York Minute – Making Sense of an Impatient Universe”

Study finds Facebook, Instagram key for influence

Thought there has been some clapback against social media in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the spring, most consumers continue to go to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others for their news, fun family/friend pictures, and in many cases to find new product information. That, in part, is why Facebook and Instagram are key for brands needing the help of influencers.

Softbank to sell 21% Flipkart stake. Now, here’s what comes next!

Softbank agreed to sell its whole stake at Flipkart (21%) fetching in around $4 billion, up from its initial $2.5 billion investment in the e-commerce giant. What does this mean for the e-commerce landscape in one of the fastest growing global markets? E-commerce in India is set to hit $64 billion by 2020 and $200Continue reading “Softbank to sell 21% Flipkart stake. Now, here’s what comes next!”