Rewire the Way Your Business Works to Succeed in the Consumer Revolution

TODAY’S BIGGEST TRENDS: the mobile web, social media, gamification, real-time have forced us to rewire the way we think about and run our businesses. Consumers are creating a new digital culture, shifting business landscapes one tweet at a time. New networks have created an ever- expanding “egosystem,” in which everyday people believe their lives deserve 24-hour broadcasts. But now, we need to decipher the significance of this behavior and understand where the social and mobile web is headed. At the heart of all of this, a new breed of consumer is emerging, and they’re changing the very foundation of business.

The End of Business As Usual explores each layer of this complex consumer revolution that is changing the future of business, media, and culture. As con- sumers connect with one another, a vast and efficient information network takes shape and begins to steer experiences, decisions, and markets. It is nothing short of disruptive.

The End of Business As Usual will change the way you view the world of business, from sales and marketing to customer service and product development to leadership and culture. Its critical insights include:

• Shared experiences are redefining brands in digital consumer landscapes, and astute brands can now also create and steer these experiences
• Consumer influence is growing, and businesses can use this to their advantage
• Connect with a rising audience (and with audi- ences of audiences) through new touchpoints between consumers, brands, and new influencers
• Create a culture of change to earn trust, influence, and significance among connected customers