EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF INNOVATION: DESIGN, BRANDING, AI, DIGITAL-STRATEGY, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (CX) AND READINGS

Readings

a concise selection:

Book

Author

Extract

Reader’s Group

Digital Marketing Analytics

Chuck Hemann & Ken Burbary

“Using data to inform and optimize digital marketing strategies.”

Digital Marketers, Data Analysts, Marketing Students

Digital Marketing Strategy

Simon Kingsnorth

“A comprehensive guide to planning, creating, and executing digital marketing campaigns.”

Marketing Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Students

AI in Marketing, Sales, and Service

Peter Gentsch

“How AI is transforming customer engagement and business strategies.”

Marketing Executives, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Managers

Instagram Power

Jason Miles

“Building a brand and driving sales using Instagram’s powerful platform.”

Social Media Managers, Influencers, Small Business Owners

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

Al Ries & Jack Trout

“Timeless principles that every marketer should follow to achieve success.”

Marketing Students, Professionals, Brand Managers

The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding

Al Ries & Laura Ries

“Fundamental laws that govern brand building and management.”

Brand Managers, Marketing Professionals, Business Students

The Personal MBA

Josh Kaufman

“Essential business principles that everyone should understand.”

Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Business Students, Professionals

Positioning

Al Ries & Jack Trout

“Creating a unique and advantageous position in the mind of the consumer.”

Marketing Professionals, Brand Strategists, Business Leaders

Beloved Brands

Graham Robertson

“Building strong emotional connections with customers to create beloved brands.”

Brand Managers, Marketing Professionals, Entrepreneurs

Building Stronger Brands

David Aaker

“Strategies for building and maintaining powerful brands.”

Brand Managers, Marketing Professionals, Business Executives

Lovemarks

Kevin Roberts

“Creating brands that inspire loyalty beyond reason.”

Marketing Professionals, Brand Managers, Advertisers

Reimagine

Tom Peters

“A manifesto for bold business transformation and innovation.”

Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Innovators

Brand Leadership

David Aaker & Erich Joachimsthaler

“Leadership principles for managing and growing strong brands.”

Brand Managers, Marketing Executives, Business Leaders

The Brand Gap

Marty Neumeier

“Bridging the gap between business strategy and design to build great brands.”

Brand Strategists, Marketing Professionals, Designers

All Marketers are Liars

Seth Godin

“Great marketing tells a story that people want to believe.”

Marketers, Storytellers, Entrepreneurs

Obviously Awesome

April Dunford

“Positioning your product to stand out in a crowded market.”

Product Managers, Marketers, Entrepreneurs

Building a StoryBrand

Donald Miller

“Clarifying your message so customers will listen.”

Business Owners, Marketers, Brand Strategists

Marketing Made Simple

Donald Miller

“A step-by-step guide to building a marketing strategy that works.”

Small Business Owners, Marketing Professionals, Entrepreneurs

Business Made Simple

Donald Miller

“Key business principles and practices for success.”

Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals, MBA Students

The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding

Al Ries & Laura Ries

“Applying classic branding principles to the digital age.”

Digital Marketers, Brand Managers, Business Leaders

The Book of Branding

Radim Malinic

“Practical insights and tips for building a successful brand.”

Brand Designers, Marketers, Entrepreneurs

Brand Thinking

Debbie Millman

“Conversations with leading experts on what brands mean to society.”

Brand Strategists, Marketing Professionals, Academics

The Brand Flip

Marty Neumeier

“Transforming your brand to thrive in the digital age.”

Brand Managers, Entrepreneurs, Marketing Professionals

The Brand Mapping Strategy

Karen Leland

“Using visual tools to build and communicate your brand strategy.”

Brand Strategists, Business Coaches, Marketing Professionals

Book

Author

Extract

Reader’s Group

Atomic Habits

James Clear

“Small changes lead to remarkable results by building good habits and breaking bad ones.”

Self-Improvement Seekers, Professionals, Students

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey

“Timeless principles for personal and professional effectiveness.”

Professionals, Leaders, Students

The Miracle Morning

Hal Elrod

“Transform your life by focusing on six key habits every morning.”

Self-Improvement Enthusiasts, Professionals, Busy Parents

Why We Get Sick

Benjamin Bikman

“The role of insulin resistance in chronic disease and health.”

Health Enthusiasts, Medical Professionals, General Public

Secrets of Productive People

Mark Forster

“Proven methods for increasing productivity and achieving goals.”

Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Students

The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett

“Insights from leading entrepreneurs and business leaders.”

Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Business Students, Professionals

Million Dollar Weekend

Justin Goff

“Intensive strategies for skyrocketing your business success in a short time.”

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Marketers

Do It Today

Darius Foroux

“Practical strategies for overcoming procrastination and achieving your goals.”

Professionals, Students, Self-Help Readers

Dopamine Detox

Thibaut Meurisse

“Rewiring your brain to reduce reliance on instant gratification.”

Self-Improvement Seekers, Professionals, Students

Immediate Action

Getrude Matshe

“Strategies for taking immediate and effective action towards your goals.”

Entrepreneurs, Self-Improvement Enthusiasts, Professionals

Powerful Focus

Luke Mathers

“Improving concentration and productivity in a distracted world.”

Professionals, Students, Self-Improvement Enthusiasts

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie

“Timeless principles for building relationships and influencing others.”

Professionals, Salespeople, Students

The Art of Thinking Clearly

Rolf Dobelli

“Avoiding cognitive biases and making better decisions.”

Professionals, Decision-Makers, Students

Good to Great

Jim Collins

“Why some companies make the leap to greatness and others don’t.”

Business Leaders, Managers, Professionals

Deep Work

Cal Newport

“Achieving focused success in a distracted world.”

Knowledge Workers, Students, Professionals

Epic Content Writing

Joe Pulizzi

“Creating content that engages and converts readers.”

Content Creators, Marketers, Business Owners

Hero on a Mission

Donald Miller

“Living a meaningful and purposeful life by understanding your role as a hero.”

Self-Improvement Seekers, Professionals, Entrepreneurs

Start with Why

Simon Sinek

“How great leaders inspire action by understanding their ‘why’.”

Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Richard Carlson

“Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life.”

Stress Management Seekers, General Public, Professionals

The Decision Book

Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler

“50 models for strategic thinking and decision-making.”

Professionals, Decision-Makers, Business Students

The Communication Book

Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler

“50 models to explain how we communicate and how to improve it.”

Professionals, Communicators, Business Students

Talking to Strangers

Malcolm Gladwell

“Exploring how we misunderstand and misjudge others.”

General Public, Psychologists, Sociologists

Exactly What to Say

Phil M. Jones

“The magic words for influencing and persuading others.”

Salespeople, Marketers, Business Professionals

Exactly Where to Start

Phil M. Jones

“Practical steps for starting and growing your business.”

Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Startups

Mindful Listening

Thich Nhat Hanh

“Practices for improving active listening and communication.”

Mindfulness Practitioners, Therapists, General Public

Book

Author

Extract

Reader’s Group

AI Superpowers

Kai-Fu Lee

“Comparing AI advancements and strategies between the US and China.”

Tech Enthusiasts, Business Leaders, Policy Makers

How Google Works

Eric Schmidt & Jonathan Rosenberg

“Insights into Google’s culture, strategy, and innovation.”

Business Leaders, Tech Professionals, Innovators

Remote

Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

“How to work effectively from anywhere.”

Remote Workers, Business Leaders, Freelancers

Rework

Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

“Unconventional advice for starting and running a business.”

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Innovators

Artificial Intelligence

John Haugeland

“Exploring the fundamentals and future implications of AI technology.”

Tech Enthusiasts, Students, Academics

On AI Analytics and the New Machine Age

Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans & Avi Goldfarb

“The impact of AI and data analytics on business and society.”

Data Scientists, Business Leaders, Tech Enthusiasts

Data Head

Martin Hickson & Torsten Schmidt

“Leveraging data to drive business decisions and innovation.”

Data Analysts, Business Leaders, Tech Professionals

Book

Author

Extract

Reader’s Group

Copywriting is King

Bernadette Schwerdt

“Mastering the art of persuasive writing to boost sales and engagement.”

Copywriters, Marketers, Business Owners

Elements of Style

William Strunk Jr. & E.B. White

“Guidelines for clear and concise writing.”

Writers, Students, Professionals

Writing Skill Handbook

Diana Hacker

“Comprehensive guide to writing with clarity and precision.”

Students, Writers, Academics

Steal Like an Artist

Austin Kleon

“Embracing creativity by borrowing and remixing ideas.”

Creatives, Artists, Writers

Book

Author

Extract

Reader’s Group

Why We Get Sick

Benjamin Bikman

“The role of insulin resistance in chronic disease and health.”

Health Enthusiasts, Medical Professionals, General Public

Dopamine Detox

Thibaut Meurisse

“Rewiring your brain to reduce reliance on instant gratification.”

Self-Improvement Seekers, Professionals, Students

Your Brain on Food

Uma Naidoo

“How diet affects mental health and cognitive function.”

Health Enthusiasts, Nutritionists, General Public

The Miracle Morning

Hal Elrod

“Transform your life by focusing on six key habits every morning.”

Self-Improvement Enthusiasts, Professionals, Busy Parents

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