ROHIT BHARGAVA - A NON-OBVIOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Rohit Bhargava has been shaping digital marketing since its earliest days. Widely credited with coining the term "Social Media Optimization" (SMO), he was a founding member of the world's largest team of social media strategists at Ogilvy, and his popular blog - launched in 2004 - attracted over 1 million unique readers annually and was rated among the top 25 marketing blogs in the world. He has keynoted NRF Shop.org and Digital Summit, along with private events for brands like Amazon, Mailchimp, and Hubspot. A 3-time WSJ bestselling author of eleven books, including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Non-Obvious Megatrends, Rohit has spoken in 32 countries. He loves the Olympics and actively hates cauliflower.
Watch some recent videos from Rohit's social media accounts all about non-obvious thinking and some ideas that may be relevant for your audience:
For the past 15 years, Rohit's trend research and books have frequently focused on spotlighting the biggest trends in the digital & ecommerce industry. Here are just a few from his past research that are still deeply relevant for digital & ecommerce professionals and that he often integrates into his trend presentations.
As the lines between industries erode, how we sell and buy anything changes constantly, leading to a continual disruption of business models, distribution channels, consumer expectations and even innovation itself.
More On This TrendIn the information economy, our attention is our most valuable resource, leading us to be more skeptical of those who manipulate us to get it, and instead seek out and trust those who communicate in more authentic ways.
More On This TrendThe growing ubiquity of data and the myriad ways it can be collected raise big questions about how to make it truly useful, who owns the data, and who should stand to profit from it.
More On This TrendGenerative AI is collapsing the time, effort and skill required to produce writing, images, music and film, cutting work that took weeks down to hours. Rather than replacing creative people, the tools expand what any one person can make…
More On This TrendBuying used has shed its stigma and become a signal of taste, thrift and environmental awareness, and resale platforms let sellers show off their own entrepreneurialism on top of it. Depop hosts nearly two million micro-entrepreneurs, 90…
More On This TrendPeople say they want to buy responsibly and then routinely take the easier, cheaper or more convenient option, because our desire is there but our actions are inconsistent. The opportunity is not to demand more sacrifice but to remove the…
More On This TrendNew apps and startups focus on optimizing the purchase of everything from fashion to prescriptions.
More On This TrendBusinesses and retailers are making use of subscription models to bring just about anything to consumers' doorsteps.
More On This TrendRohit Bhargava is a popular choice for digital & ecommerce industry events because of his unique ability to offer relevant insights along with a valuable outsiders perspective. Learn more about Rohit’s industry experience here.
Industry Experience Highlights
Most Relevant Keynotes
Rohit over writes about the digital & ecommerce industry and has published numerous articles focused on the industry since 2005. Start below with a few of his most popular articles and insights.
A FEW TO START WITH
Self-Checkout Is a Failed ExperimentOCTOBER 2023"Design Decoder" Software Makes Ecommerce Accessible For Color Blind ShoppersMARCH 2022Tesco Offers Slow Checkout Line For Patients With DementiaMAY 2017IKEA Aims To Test Ecommerce In BelgiumSEPTEMBER 20164 Trends That Signal the Future of Online RetailAPRIL 2007Rave Reviews
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