Seeds of Marketing 24: A Notorious Failure in the Internet Era: The United Airlines Guitar Incident

The Internet Era: Where Corporate Missteps Are Exposed Instantly 🌐⚡

In the age of the internet, a company’s missteps can be brought to light in an instant. One iconic example of this is the 2008 United Airlines guitar incident 🎸✈️. While it happened some time ago, this case still offers valuable lessons about how customer service can impact a brand 📖✨. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 24: A Notorious Failure in the Internet Era: The United Airlines Guitar Incident”

マーケの種 (23)「内製化のいい面と悪い面」

最近のビジネス現場でよく話題になる「内製化」。なんでも社内でやっちゃおう!という動きが増えています🏢💻。確かに、内製化にはたくさんのメリットがありますが、その一方で思わぬ落とし穴も…。今回は「内製化のいい面」と「悪い面」を見ていきましょう!🙌✨ Continue reading “マーケの種 (23)「内製化のいい面と悪い面」”

Seeds of Marketing 23: “The Pros and Cons of In-House Production”

The Growing Trend of In-House Production
“In-house production” has become a hot topic in the modern business world. The trend of “let’s do everything internally!” is gaining momentum 🏢💻. While in-house production offers many advantages, it also comes with unexpected pitfalls. Let’s dive into the “good” and “bad” sides of in-house production! 🙌✨ Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 23: “The Pros and Cons of In-House Production””

マーケの種 (22)「コピーライターの未来」

クリエイティブな職業の中で、最初にAIに「駆逐」されるのはコピーライターなのではないか?そんな不安を耳にすることがあります🤖💬。AIは膨大なデータをもとに、無限のコピーを生成することが可能。確かに「量」と「スピード」では圧倒的です。でも、それでコピーライターが完全にいらなくなるかといえば、話はそう簡単ではなさそうです🤔✨。

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Seeds of Marketing 22: “The Future of Copywriters”

Will Copywriters Be Replaced by AI?

Among creative professions, there’s a growing concern that copywriters might be the first to be “taken over” by AI 🤖💬. After all, AI can generate an infinite number of copies based on vast amounts of data. Its advantage in terms of “quantity” and “speed” is undeniable. But does this mean copywriters will become obsolete? The answer isn’t so simple 🤔✨. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 22: “The Future of Copywriters””

Seeds of Marketing 21: “The Challenge of Bridging Generational Gaps”

The Z and Alpha Generations Are Leading the Charge

For the Z and Alpha generations, digital technology and AI are second nature 🌐🤖. These younger generations are striving to pave the way for a new era while persuading older-generation leaders to embrace change. The resulting friction and clashes can now be seen across many companies 💼💥. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 21: “The Challenge of Bridging Generational Gaps””

マーケの種 (20)「アマゾンのおすすめ」こうして誕生

実は…!

アマゾンの決済画面にひょっこり現れる「おすすめ商品」って見たことありますよね?🛒✨ 実はこれ、スーパーのレジ横商品と同じ発想なんです!「ついで買い」を狙う定番手法を、オンラインで再現したもの。驚くほどシンプルなアイデアですが、ここに至るまでにはちょっとしたドラマがあったとか。

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Seeds of Marketing 20: “Amazon’s Recommendations” – How They Came to Be

The Secret Behind Amazon’s Recommendations

Have you ever noticed the “Recommended Products” that pop up on Amazon’s checkout page? 🛒✨ Believe it or not, this idea is inspired by the same concept as the impulse-buy items placed near supermarket checkout counters! It’s a classic strategy to encourage “add-on purchases,” but adapted for the online world. While the idea seems incredibly simple, the journey to its creation involves a fascinating story. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 20: “Amazon’s Recommendations” – How They Came to Be”

Seeds of Marketing 19: “The Birth of a Unicorn” – A Unicorn Company from Hong Kong

Overcoming Early Adversity

The company “GoGoVan” is a prominent example of a unicorn business born in Hong Kong. Its founder, after failing to get into his desired school in Hong Kong, moved to the United States with only a high school diploma. While studying at an American university, he noticed that many students commuted using used cars or motorcycles. This inspired him to self-learn car repair through YouTube. Using the skills he acquired, he repaired and sold broken vehicles to pay his tuition, eventually graduating from the University of California, Berkeley. Through this journey, he developed the resilience and resourcefulness needed to carve out his own path in the face of adversity. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 19: “The Birth of a Unicorn” – A Unicorn Company from Hong Kong”