Screen consultants: pay me $150/hr so I can tell you to buy a puppy

Nellie at The New York Times just wrote about screen consultants who are helping parents teach their kids how to not look at a screen. Here are some, uh, choice quotes: “I try to really meet the parents where they are, and now often it is very simple: ‘Do you have a plain old piece… Continue reading Screen consultants: pay me $150/hr so I can tell you to buy a puppy

Announcing New Keynotes on Psychology, AI, and Storytelling

Today, I’m announcing a new series of talks in partnership with Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG)! These new talks build upon my wealth of Captivology research, along with the experience I’ve gained through investing, Octane AI, and Mashable. Here are some of my new topics: Bots and the Power of Conversational Storytelling Captivating Our Attention: Lessons… Continue reading Announcing New Keynotes on Psychology, AI, and Storytelling

The Seven Triggers of Captivation Marketing [VIDEOS]

I recently spoke with the entrepreneurs and students at Draper University about captivation marketing, specifically the captivation triggers that capture our attention. I talked to them about the tools and techniques they would need to captivate new customers and investors. Check out the videos Draper University has graciously provided. If you want a deeper dive… Continue reading The Seven Triggers of Captivation Marketing [VIDEOS]

Oversubscribed: A New Podcast on Media and Tech with Jason L. Baptiste and Me!

I’m thrilled to announce that my friend Jason L. Baptiste (author, The Ultralight Startup; Founder, Onswipe and Morsel) and I have launched a new podcast: Oversubscribed with Jason L. Baptiste and Ben Parr! Every week on Oversubscribed, Jason and I shoot the sh*t on topics in tech and media (and other quirky things). This is… Continue reading Oversubscribed: A New Podcast on Media and Tech with Jason L. Baptiste and Me!

The Three Stages of Attention [VIDEO]

In Captivology, I discuss the three stages of attention — the step-by-step process in which we pay attention to every piece of stimuli. We react automatically to certain sensory cues during the Immediate Attention stage; we consciously focus using working memory in Short Attention; and in the Long Attention stage, we develop a relationship with… Continue reading The Three Stages of Attention [VIDEO]

How Smart Cities and IoT Will Shape Our Future [VIDEO]

One of the topics that especially fascinates me is IoT — the Internet of Things. For better or worse, there has been a lot of hype around this area, especially as sensors get cheaper and wearables like the Fitbit become more popular. Recently, I spoke to a crowd of Middle Eastern executives about the future… Continue reading How Smart Cities and IoT Will Shape Our Future [VIDEO]

Is Now the Best or Worst Time to Start Something? [VIDEO]

A lot of people are worried about China, Greece, and the markets in general. But should that stop you from starting a company or trying your hand at a new idea? I deliver the answer eight seconds into this interview with Behind the Brand, but I want to add this: there is never a “best”… Continue reading Is Now the Best or Worst Time to Start Something? [VIDEO]

How Can You Tell a Better Story With Your Data?

A few weeks ago, I sat down with Behind the Brand and Visage to discuss Captivology and provide advice for entrepreneurs. In this video, I discuss the science of storytelling, the Rokia effect, and how entrepreneurs can tell their brand’s story more effectively using data. Check it out and let me know what you think… Continue reading How Can You Tell a Better Story With Your Data?

How to Build a Management Team When You’re Not an Experienced Manager

I recently dropped by MSNBC to answer business questions from entrepreneurs alongside S3 Agency CEO Denise Blasevick. We answered a question about how a clergyman could market himself tactfully and another question regarding how to focus on a core business while also focusing on expansion and other lines of business with more growth opportunities. You… Continue reading How to Build a Management Team When You’re Not an Experienced Manager