James Olden

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The thing is with… The Ad Agency Model

Agencies love to talk about disruption but are afraid to disrupt themselves.

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THE THING IS WITH… LITTLE PIGGIES.

How to avoid getting slaughtered when you go-to-market.

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The thing is with… Brand Relevance

92% would not even care if today’s brands disappeared.

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The thing is with… Dying

What happens when your own internal server has a denial of service?

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