Paul Writer

Welcome to the Rat Park, er, Dreamforce!

You're not a rat if you went to Dreamforce. It's the sort of thing I might do myself. I moderated a couple of sessions at...

Of Christmas Cakes and Tupperware

The annual Christmas cake, precious with fine sugar carefully saved through the year, would be baked a few days before and the cake carefully...

CMO should be the Apple of Your Eye: Ask me if they aren’t

Way back in 2007 I brought back an iPhone - the one and only at that time! - from New York to Bangalore for...
Graphic showing key criteria for hiring a Chief Marketing Officer based on a survey of 132 CEOs, highlighting essential skills such as strategic leadership, team management, and data analytics.

Chief Marketing Officer Hiring: Research on what CEOs Prioritise

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is crucial for organisations aiming to maintain a competitive edge. Understanding the essential skills and traits that define successful...

Have a Brat Summer and What Jhumka

"Kamala IS Brat", a tweet by Charli XCX, was embraced by Kamala Harris' presidential campaign team as a valuable endorsement. I'd be surprised if...

Lampshade Women & Can Marketers Change the World

Palo Alto Networks has apologized for using women as literal lamps at a conference. The fact that it happened and noone spoke up at the...

Kalki & Childish Gambino – Brands & Blockbusters

Building brand identity is usually in the hope of building a blockbuster.  I wanted to let y'all know that I am doing a program...

Maslow and Zuck’s Beer Swigging Cows

A weekend visit to Russell Market for fresh fruits, vegetables and dry fruits was a regular ritual for many years for the whole family....
Pitch Deck - 6 Pillars of Persuasion

Pitch Deck That Sells – 6 Step Checklist

Better pitch decks using the six pillars of persuasion based on Google's research on how people buy. Check this 6 step checklist on building products that sell.

Anant & Radhika OTS is TMI

If I see the words "impeccably dressed" and "limited edition" or hideous pink bling clothes in the context of a wedding again I shall scream! It...