Chase Jarvis is a long-time friend. A real friend. He’s also someone I deeply admire. His talents as a photographer, online persona, speaker, director and human being are raw and next level (check out his new book Creative Calling!) A few years ago, we spent some time together in Austin to talk about innovation and experience design. To this day, it is still one of my all-time favorite conversations. One of the reasons I’m sharing this post after all this…
The Much Overdue Rise of Experience and Service Innovation
The number of fantastic experiences we have with businesses in moments of truth, usually in time of need and help, are so isolated, that we tend to remember and talk about them over and over again. Most of the time, when we need support, the cumulative experience is nothing short of abysmal. In most cases, we have to schedule time and work up the nerve to contact the companies we give money to just to gain some level of already expected…
Digital Detox is not the Long-Term Answer to the Effects of Digital Distractions and Addiction
I’ve known Monty Hamilton for the better part of 10 years. He was the architect of one of my favorite conferences, The Australian Digital Summit in Sydney and Melbourne. He also currently advises and hosts the incredible Pivot conference in Geelong. I’ve had the privilege of keynoting both. After not seeing Monty for quite some time, I was lucky enough to catch up with him on a couple of back-to-back occasions in 2019…SXSW in Austin and twice in Silicon Valley…
Brian Solis Quoted In Entrepreneur.com Article On The Business of SXSW
A Solis quote about the reasons for the ongoing success of SXSW appears in an Entrepreneur.com article by Carlos Gil titled “Breaking Down the Business of SXSW: How This Global Cultural Festival Rakes in Cash While Churning Out Opportunities for Those Who Make the Most of It.” Solis’ words appear upon Gil’s reflection on “what makes this festival so successful and inspiring” after attending the 2019 event. Solis is described as an author, digital analyst, anthropologist and futurist, as well…
Brian Solis’ SXSW 2019 Lifescale Launch Party Praised on NICKSAV Film & Music Show Podcast
Solis’ launch party for Lifescale at SXSW 2019 was singled out for special praise on podcaster Nick Savides’ NICKSAV Film & Music Show (nicksav.show) covering the festival. On an episode called “Notable, Films Music and Experiences,” Savides says that Solis’ earnest presentation helped him center himself and be present amidst an even that can be full of chaos, distractions and the feeling of having to rush off to the next event. The host was impressed by Solis’ philosophy of taking…
The Past, Present and Future of Social Media – How We Fell to the Dark Side and Why the Force is with Us
It was 2017 when I failed to deliver what would have been my eighth book. At the time, I was approaching the two year anniversary of the release of my previous work, X: The Experience When Business Meets Design. I was feeling the pressure to deliver. At the same time, my goal was to amplify my reach as an author, speaker and also as an authentic voice in a sea rife with other brilliant minds and more so, exceptional marketers. But,…
My SXSW 2019 Schedule + The Official Debut of Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive and Happy Life
Are you going to SXSW 2019? Fancy that! I am too. It’s been almost three-and-a-half years since my last book, X: The Experience When Business Meets Design. I’m so happy (and relieved) to share that I’m launching my next book at SXSW! Cue the trumpets! Introducing, Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive and Happy Life. While it’s my eighth book, it’s my first personal venture. I would love to share it with you in Austin if your schedule…
Brian Solis Listed In SXSW Interactive 2019 Session Guide
A Linkedin preview piece called “Your SXSW Interactive 2019 Session Guide” by marketing and strategy leader David Berkowitz mentions friends and innovators attendees should not miss, including Solis’ featured session on March 12 at 11 a.m. Read the entire article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-sxsw-interactive-2019-session-guide-david-berkowitz/
Rynda Laurel: Russell Brand to miss SxSW Keynote with Brain Solis. My thoughts & why I care.
Rynda Laurel, who coordinated a talk between Brian Solis and Russell Brand as the keynote to this year’s SXSW Interactive festival, recently addressed Brand’s decision to cancel his appearance, sharing her thoughts on his recent struggle to achieve sobriety in his life.
Holistic Marketing Concepts: How to Tell if You’ve Been Hijacked by Technology (and what to do about it)
The Holistic Marketing Concepts blog recently looked at and recapped Brian Solis’ keynote address at the 2018 South By Southwest (SXSW) conference, regarding the trend for technology to hijack our minds and what steps we can take about it.
