The Business of Data vs. The Technology of Data
During a weekend where several of us lamented the clunky nature of Microsoft Word templates as we worked to get something to a client, an…
Pipes and Water of Content and Technology
At Outsell we talk about the “pipes” and “water”. Technology being the pipes and content, information, and data representing the water…
Airbnb Is a Data Company — and an Event Company
How lovely to pick up an email from a longtime colleague the other day.
Data Is Big. But How Do You Monetize It?
The state of Washington wants to start charging sales tax on personal data, and businesses are fighting it tooth and nail. You can bet if…
Goodbye, Answer Man — Hello, Alexa
In the data and information space irony sometimes lands on our doorsteps. Take, for example, Outsell’s Information Industry Headlines from…
AI Madness
Forget March madness. It’s all about AI and machine learning. Remember dot.com, anyone? How about portal? Or Web 2.0? How about…
The Changing Face of Market Research
One of the benefits of running Outsell is we’re of the industry we serve, a privileged position we respect and about which we have deep…
Can Homelessness Be Solved with the Right Data?
SuperBowl 50 put a spotlight on the host city San Francisco and the intractable homeless crisis that permeates throughout our 7 x 7…