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About Mitch Joel

Mitch Joel is President of Mirum — an award-winning Digital Marketing and Communications agency. He is also a blogger, podcaster, journalist, speaker, and the author of "Six Pixels of Separation" and "CTRL ALT Delete." Mitch is frequently called upon to be a subject matter expert for BusinessWeek, Fast Company, Marketing Magazine, Profit, Strategy, Money, The Globe & Mail, and many other media outlets.

Brands need to think like artists

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. It’s amazing how content finds you, isn’t it? Brands feel the need to impress. They do this by trying to create something grand that people will like….

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Ads worth spreading

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. People hate advertising. How often have you heard that line? Do you believe it to be true? I don’t (no shock there). I prefer to turn the…

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Loyalty is earned, not bought

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. This will not be about how to game a system so that you can redeem a free flight. Sorry. When most people think of earning loyalty points,…

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No pictures allowed

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. I once nearly got kicked out of a furniture store. Apparently, I broke a very strict rule of “no photography” while looking to make my purchases. Do…

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11 ingredients of awesomeness

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. In a sea of content, how do you make your stuff stand out? This was one of the questions I was asked during the Burning Questions Panel…

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9 glorious truths about creating great content

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. Marketers don’t like to make mistakes. People don’t like to make mistakes. Content has become a core ingredient in the marketer’s recipe for success. The challenge is…

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Make ’em smile

This is a guest post from Mitch Joel — President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation. See the original post this is adapted from and more like it on his blog. What moves people to take action? I was watching America’s Got Talent during the preliminary/audition rounds where the show travels to cities…

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