Data is the New Oil, Again…
The phrase ‘Data is the new oil’ has been around for a while (2006?) and like all analogies it can be pushed too far, but it is fair to say that data has been increasing…
It’s All Greek to Me. Advertising to an Edge Case.
I’m an edge case. Google, Amazon and other online giants have been serving me ads and content for over 20 years… but they still don’t get me. I’m currently in Greece, but before that, I…
The ‘Old Man’ and the Treasure Hunt – Redux
Yesterday, I wrote of a business strategy lesson that I have learned and applied throughout my career. It’s a lesson that can be variously be described as – ‘Listen to your elders’, but in 2018,…
Localisation for the Middle East.
Last week at the Seamless Ecommerce Conference, I moderated a panel around localisation – it’s not all about language. Localisation is one of those conference topics that is about 3 years past its sell-by date.…
Souq, IBM and Yas Island talk about Ecommerce in the UAE
Last week at the ‘Festival of Media MENA‘ the Ecommerce panel discussed how things are changing and the increasing opportunity for merchants, marketplaces, media and technology providers in the region. The panel featured Christian Andersen,…
Seamless Ecommerce and Payments Show 2017 Preview
The Ecommerce Show and Cards and Payments Show in Dubai has been rebranded to Seamless. It takes place May 1-2 at the World Trade Centre and if you haven’t registered for the free exhibition yet,…