industry thoughts from Clarteza

When working on different innovation projects, we are constantly seeking insights into human behavior—particularly the motivations behind it. Understanding what drives people is key to unlocking meaningful innovation. Through AI, specifically Natural Language Processing (NLP), we can dig deeper into the stories and emotions that shape behavior, revealing powerful human truths often hidden beneath the surface.We’ve been using AI tools for years to uncover insights for innovation, particularly when it comes to analyzing open text. In fact, we’ve developed a process to help us capture elusive insights. We insist on this approach because it helps us uncover answers … Continue Reading

One of the most persistent myths we encounter is the belief that creativity that fuels innovation, is an innate gift, a magical spark reserved for the select few. At Clarteza, we vehemently debunk this myth. Creativity is not a divine bestowment; it’s a skill, and often, a collaborative one.Breaking the Myth:The outdated notion of the lone genius stumbling upon inspiration is dismantled within our creative process. We recognize that creativity thrives in a supportive environment where judgment is left at the door. Here, every idea, no matter how seemingly absurd, is valued as a potential seed for … Continue Reading

Our reality has changed in March of 2020. We live in a new world. As a result, we will need a new way of thinking to navigate our lives, create new solutions, reframe our work or redefine entire business models. We will also likely need to redesign our lives. The trick is, we don’t know whether this is for a “while” or forever.

In a series of articles and posts, I will be sharing with you my passion for creativity and learning. … Continue Reading

When I travel, I try to stay at #Kimpton Hotels as much as possible. It’s fair to say they’ve won my brand loyalty—but not because their pillows are great or the room service is quick and tasty (though they are). It’s because they take advantage of every opportunity to customize my hotel experience specifically for me.

Kimpton takes a few basic data points about me, such as my preferences and other important dates and milestones, and uses them as opportunities to provide a variety of small surprises and delights to enhance my experience.

For example, during my recent stay with my two … Continue Reading

Being a dancer has always been a passion of mine, but it was little more than an unfulfilled childhood dream until I finally decided to take up ballroom dancing – as an amateur – almost two years ago.

Now, when it comes to my professional career, I generally understand what’s required of me and what I’m capable of; I’m aware of the steps I must take to get things done and the skills I must master to ensure success.

Ballroom dancing on the other hand, has been a whole new challenge. It’s always exciting … Continue Reading

Let’s talk chocolate.

Think about that first bite of dark, creamy chocolate. Your mouth relaxes as the chocolate melts – your eyes might even close so you can focus on just the taste and feel of the chocolate. The corners of your mouth turn up.

(Is your mouth watering yet?)

We have all heard by now that chocolate releases endorphins, elevates our mood, and can even be healthy in moderation. (Keep those positive studies coming, science!) But exquisite, mouth-watering chocolate also reminds us of the real goal: to create an experience. To get the … Continue Reading

Perhaps one of the more damaging myths we live by is the one that claims that creativity is a gift. You either have it or you don’t, many believe. Some are born with some kind of special talent bestowed on them, they say, or, poor souls, they must lumber in the regular, plain world with the rest of us.

This myth must be busted.

At Clarteza, we know that creativity is not some magic manna from above – it is a skill, and a collaborative one at that. We have to do away with the … Continue Reading

This is one of my favorites: You look at the billboard and the boy is saying “Look!” then he stands up and shows an actual airplane in the sky flying over. Then you learn the actual flight number of that aircraft and its destination. Pretty cool, right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtJx_pZjvzc

Another amazing interactive advertising with augmented reality. As you can see the excitement is palatable!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZcwCMV9UEs

A retail giant also found an interesting way of engaging people and creating the buzz. Take a look:

http://vimeo.com/82271564

Oh and this one: “Drag him away”. A great awareness creation campaign for an important cause: “Don’t just stand there, … Continue Reading

People look for relationships. They are essential to us, and to our well-being. Interestingly, people also long for  brand connections…or relationships, which share a lot of similarities of those, with people.  They identify  themselves with those brands.

Like with regular relationships, brand relationships can have their ups and downs. Ultimately though, if you do      have the bonding, you will be more likely to “forgive” if things don’t go right.

People want to be understood by brands. (Not literally, at least yet!)They like to have products and services that are tailored to … Continue Reading

It is wonderful to feel important; who doesn’t want to feel that his or her needs are being heard and met?  It’s the basis of any strong relationship.  And good marketers know this and use it as they carefully target individual consumer groups with relevant products, messages, and mediums.  But when it comes to women in particular, there is a fine line between getting it right… and going about it all wrong.

Take for example, the BIC Cristal for Her Ball Pen. Its description on Amazon emphasizes its sleek, elegant design (“just for her”) and a thin barrel to fit a … Continue Reading