Solis is quoted at the very top of a Liberty Technology Advisors piece by Rich Farrell called “4 Unlikeable but Critical Facts About Digital Transformation.” The author introduces his premise by writing, “Disruptive technology has the potential to disrupt markets, behavior, and processes models.” Then he quotes Solis’s three concepts of disruptive technology: Iteration: doing the same things better Innovation: doing new things that create new value Disruption: doing new things that make the old things obsolete. Farrell…
Brian Solis Quote From Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC19) Featured In Retail TouchPoints Article
Solis is quoted in an article by the Retail TouchPoints Editorial Staff covering the fifth annual Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC19) titled “Quick Quotes from the Retail Innovation Conference.” The team provides a rapid-fire recap of some of the smartest quotes from the 50+ speakers who informed, provoked and entertained the attendees at New York City’s Convene May 6-8. Solis’ quote: “When you force mobile users to go through a journey that mimics ‘Web 1.0,’ consumers feel anxiety, stress and…
Retail Touchpoints Highlights Five Takeaways From Solis’s Keynote At The 2019 Retail Innovation Conference
Recapping Solis’s recent keynote in New York City, Retail Touchpoints reviewed the five innovative retail trends Solis says can help retailers stay ahead of the competition and keep up with consumers: Constantly map the customer journey to create smooth cross-channel customer experiences. Engage in deep consumer research for a unified view of the customer. Prioritize innovations that target the connected customer. Invest in cross-functional innovation pilots. Cultivate the necessary digital skills across the organization. Solis wrapped up by stressing the…
Brian Solis Quoted Extensively In A Venture Beat Article About The Implications of Nasty Online Rhetoric
Solis and Two Hat Security CEO Chris Priebe are the main sources of insight and information presented in an article by the Venture Beat staff entitled, “Nasty online rhetoric hurts brands and business, not just our sense of niceness, based on a VB Live presentation. The piece kicks off with a quote from Solis, whose book Lifescale is also mentioned: “I want to quote the great philosopher Ice-T, who said recently, social media has made too many of us…
Brian Solis Discusses The Negative Impact Social Networks Have On Creativity at ProXXIma 2019
In a Portuguese language article by Salvador Strano about Solis’ appearance at ProXXIma 2019, he is quoted as saying “social networks have taken our creativity.” The piece talks about Solis’ journey of discovery that led to writing Lifescale and discusses his conclusion that yes, social networks influence the human brain – and not positively. Solis is quoted: “What was taken away from us was the ability to be creative the way we were. Living life on a screen makes it…
Brian Solis Defines “Digital Marketing Transformation” In The Financial Brand Article On Digital Challenges For Financial Marketer
Solis’ definition of “digital marketing transformation” is used as a foundational element in an article titled “4 Digital Challenges Financial Marketers Must Overcome Immediately” by Jim Marous, Co-Publisher of The Financial Brand and owner/publisher of the Digital Banking Report. Marous prefaces the Solis reference by writing, “Most challenges revolve around the digital marketing transformation that is occurring in the banking industry. While some organizations have embraced the changes required, many more organizations struggle with many of the components of…
![Ask Me Anything: A Very Personal Reddit AMA to Celebrate the Release of Lifescale [Full Transcript]](https://briansolis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/58383328_10156469766012887_7220431170989719552_n.jpg)
Ask Me Anything: A Very Personal Reddit AMA to Celebrate the Release of Lifescale [Full Transcript]
It’s been years since I last hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit. With the release of Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive and Happy Life, it was time to change that. On May 2nd 2019, I took to Reddit once again for the first in a two-part series. The first part is here if you’d like to ask your question on the official AMA page. I also included the conversation as of May 5th to share…
Thinkers360 Ranks Brian Solis #1 With A Perfect 100.00 Score On Latest List Of Top 20 Global Thought Leaders on Technology
May 4, 2019 – Thinkers360 has released its latest ranking of global thought leaders on technology where Brian Solis has landed in the top spot with a perfect thought leadership score of 100.00. The next closest score was more than ten points off Solis’s. Thinkers360 explains their differentiation from, and complementary nature to, the various influencer leaderboards on social media, is that they take a holistic view of thought leaders and experts, beyond their social media activity, and look across…
IRL > URL: How to Break Free from Digital Distractions and Start Truly Living Your Best Life Now
I’ve had fun over the years working with the Nextiva team. I got to do it again and this time in a really interesting format…part webcast, part dialog, all fun! Then, when all was said and done, they surprised me by packaging everything into a one-stop-shop for taking the first step toward Lifescaling! Thank you Nextiva! — We recently hosted author and speaker Brian Solis on Nextiva’s Crowdcast. Brian is also the author of Lifescale: How to Live a More…
PwC’s Digital Pulse Sits Down With Brian Solis To Discuss Our Hyperconnected Lives
PwC partner Monty Hamilton caught up with Brian a few days after his keynote at SXSW Interactive to discuss the topic of digital distractions. In one snippet from the interview, Brian explains, “I did research where I interviewed women from 61 to six and the entire preface of the research was to understand the impact of Instagram, Snapchat, all of the apps on their image of self beauty, self-esteem. It turns out that it’s just unbelievable that people are trying…
