by Bruce Turkel | Dec 22, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Sir Charlie Chaplin wrote the melody for the tune Smile in 1936 for his film Modern Times. The lyrics were added in 1954. Since then Smile has become a popular standard of the classic song book and has been recorded by everyone from Nat King Cole to Diana Ross, Tony...
by Bruce Turkel | Aug 11, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
There was once a store in your neighborhood with the name Strictly Tennis. Everyone knew what Strictly Tennis did and what they sold. But then enough kids started playing soccer that the owners decided to also carry cleats and jerseys and changed their name to...
by Bruce Turkel | Jul 28, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
I was recently asked a question that really got me thinking about how we describe ourselves and ultimately create our own personal brand. I was getting ready to make a presentation at a Fortune 100 company’s annual innovation summit, and the person responsible...
by Bruce Turkel | Jul 21, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Frank Kiick was one of the best-dressed men I ever met. His shirts and suits were always immaculate and precisely tailored to fit his lanky frame. His beard was perfectly trimmed and he always got his accessories – tie, cufflinks, watch, shoes – just right. So imagine...
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 22, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Remember the village idiot? He was the only one person who watched the naked emperor parade down the street and pointed out that the emperor wasn’t wearing clothes. Everyone else fumfered and mumbled and looked at their feet. Only the village idiot dared mouth...
