Articles by author: Geoff Short
Leadership comes in many styles and from many playbooks. While there are methodologies to subscribe to, nobody can truly be a good leader until they have a chance to prove it. In fact, Doug Roberts, Founder, and CEO at SWPR Group, believes public leaders seem to be losing their confidence today, despite all the key […]
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IC System – Meet Our Collectors
At IC System, the language of empathy speaks louder than the transactions of debt collection. In a compelling video feature, IC System’s dedicated team casts a spotlight on their unique approach—combining heartfelt empathy with innovative solutions to navigate the often challenging landscape of financial obligations. IC System champions a path of compassion, delving deep […]
Why Nice People Work at IC System
This video highlights one of the core values that drives IC System – People. Hear from IC System team members as they share their experiences and insights on how IC cultivates a family-like atmosphere built on genuine human connection. Key takeaways: People come first: IC focuses on building strong relationships, both with customers and […]
Draper Adds Architectural Specifications Manager in South Central U.S.
(Spiceland, Ind.) – Draper, Inc., has announced the addition of an Architectural Specifications Manager for the south-central United States. Jay Linville joins Draper after more than 30 years of experience working with the architectural community—including major players in the commercial window shading industry. “Jay’s experience working with architects specifying solar control solutions for major commercial […]
Unlocking The Secret to Transformational Leadership
Leadership comes in many styles and from many playbooks. While there are methodologies to subscribe to, nobody can truly be a good leader until they have a chance to prove it. In fact, Doug Roberts, Founder, and CEO at SWPR Group, believes public leaders seem to be losing their confidence today, despite all the key […]
Brands With Heart: Small Food Brands Score Big with 7-Eleven
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven recently completed its fourth Brands With Heart program, a competition among up-and-coming brands to earn a spot among the store’s shelves. Not only is Brands With Heart a great way to stock the 7-Eleven shelves with a wider variety of products, but it paid tribute and drew attention to some […]
A Hopeful Picture of the Future of Retail
Many magazines and news sites are predicting the downfall of brick and mortar stores in the future, suggesting that online shopping and other forms of retail will take over the industry. Jeffrey Roseman, the Vice Chairman- Retail Division of Newmark Knight Frank, said otherwise in a recent chat with Marketscale. According to Roseman, brick and […]
How Retail Can Run With Mobility as a Service
MarketScale was in attendance at NRF 2020, Retail’s Big Show, touching base with leaders in the retail industry and uncovering insights, trends and data surrounding the future of the industry. Stratix Senior Mobile Solutions Architect Peter Sciara sat down with MarketScale’s Geoff Short to hone in on the tech side of the retail industry, particularly in […]
Enterprise Asset Intelligence: IoT, Data, and What It Can Do for Business
“Data” is the word on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Arguably more valuable than oil, data has the prodigious power to change business, manufacturing and shipping in incredible ways. No one knows this more than Jim Lester, CEO of ThingTech. Lester joined MarketScale to discuss the state of the Internet of Things (IoT) and […]
Leveraging UDR—A Profitable Yet Untapped Metric for Brick and Mortars
A boutique commerce innovation firm for retail, CPG and food service, HighStreet Collective focuses on helping these businesses move at the speed of customers in an omnichannel world. And on today’s video stream episode, HighStreet Co-Founder Ed King joins MarketScale Insider Geoffrey Short to discuss the latest retail experience trends that are surfacing as we […]
Retail Guru Tony D’Onofrio on Retail Tech, Empowered Consumers
MarketScale recently attended NRF 2020, the retail industry’s biggest annual show, to get a feel for where the industry is headed and sit down with some of retail’s biggest names. Retail influencer and consultant Tony D’Onofrio joined MarketScale’s Geoff Short for a discussion on some overarching themes in the retail industry as a new decade […]
The Ripple Effect of 5G, 10G, and 802.11AX
By 2020, forecasts suggest that, around the globe, there will be around 6.58 network connected devices per person. With over 7.5 billion people on the planet, this means that there could be nearly 50 billion network connected devices by 2020. As such, a hot topic dominating conversations as we propel into the new year […]
Uncovering the Surprises and Themes of CES 2020
CES 2020 is underway in Las Vegas, Nevada this week. The ‘Global Stage for Innovation’ runs from Jan. 7-10, bringing together some of the most innovative brands across a wide swath of industries. The event is among the largest trade shows in the world annually, with an attendance greater than 175,000. Additionally, more than 4,500 […]