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Bringing your brand to China

By Hampton Bridwell

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending an executive briefing on the business environment in China held by The Conference Board. David Hoffman, a veteran in business issues within China, led the meeting with a compelling look into the economic, social and political dynamics that drive business in the country. Based on the presentation by Mr. Hoffman, it is without question that multi-national corporations and smaller enterprises are still welcome to China, but the operational dynamics are changing rapidly in this fluid environment. Continue reading

New views on entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School

By Hampton Bridwell

Last night I participated in a panel discussion hosted by The Economist and Harvard Business School on the state of entrepreneurship. In attendance was a stellar crowd of business luminaries, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs running all kinds of businesses. On the panel were executives from dynamic organizations such as Zipcar, Aspen Aerogels and Care.com. After a quick case to get the juices flowing, the group had a fantastic discussion. Some important insights emerged that I believe are noteworthy for companies large and small.

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Healthcare marketing and social media

By Hampton Bridwell

Federal policy makers are talking once again about reforming the healthcare system in the U.S. – and this time, it looks like they mean business. This wave of change will force healthcare marketers – in big pharma, in HMOs and other provider organizations, and in medical device manufacturers of all kinds – to rethink their brands, their customer relationships and their media choices in fundamental ways.
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