Archive - Above Average Intelligence: Dave Wakeman's Newsletter

Data is reactive. Research is proactive.

Many people put a tremendous amount of emphasis on data.

Apr 30 •

What Does "No Strategy" Look Like?

I’ve been away thinking through some of my processes the last few weeks…

Apr 24 •

Revisiting David C. Baker's 'Drop and Give Me 20' Exercise...

Apr 17 •

Travis Scott and Jordan Brand...They Have Updating the Brand Right.

My go-to sneaker newsletter is by Mike Sykes and this morning he put together a really solid one about Travis Scott and the Jordan Brand.

Apr 8 •

Welcome Back! Allow to Re-Introduce Myself...

It was Jay-Z who said the words, “Allow me to reintroduce myself” on ‘Public Service Announcement’.

Apr 2 •

February 2024

January 2024

TechCrunch Shuts TC+ For a Good Strategic Reason...

TechCrunch shuts down TC+ to get their focus on one business.

Jan 31 •

What Does Reinvention Mean to You Now?

Jan 29 •

Is This Orchestra's Strategic Plan an Example to Follow?

Hey! I’m back from the midwest where I drank coffee and beer, and watched basketball.Thanks for reading Above Average Intelligence: Dave Wakeman's…

Jan 24 •

Marketing Has Lost Its Way? Another Take...

A Thinker’s 50 writer takes aim at marketing, especially the way that businesses are pushing prices as far as they can, even when signs of distress in…

Jan 23 •

Would a 'Costco Club' For Tickets Work?

A strategic analysis?

Jan 10 •

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