Connected by Design

Praise for Connected by Design "Every now and again a book comes along that expands your mind, challenges conventional wisdom, and is truly disruptive, a precursor to progress. Connected by Design is such a book. Functional integration has enormous relevance as an organizing principle way beyond marketing. I urge you to read the book, be disruptive, and unleash the power of connectedness. It can only do you good. " -Keith Weed, chief marketing and communication officer, Unilever "Barry Wacksman and Chris Stutzman have discovered a new secret formula for growth that re-imagines how your company creates value: functional integration. Organizations must embrace the disruptive change of functional integration in order to grow in the new world order of consumer engagement. " -Joseph V. Tripodi, chief marketing and commercial officer, The Coca-Cola Company "To be a chief marketing officer today means also being a chief technology officer and chief experience officer. Connected by Design uncovers the business model at the heart of this change, offering valuable examples, tips, and principles for putting the model into action. It's a must-read for anyone working in marketing at a major brand today. " -Marc Speichert, global chief marketing officer, L'Oréal Group "Barry Wacksman and Chris Stutzman have taken a topic close to the hearts of many-design-and shown how the world's leading companies have successfully integrated it into their business models. Connected by Design is that rare book that can help unify the disparate parts of a big company, from marketing to sales to product development. " -Beth Comstock, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, GE "I see companies struggling every day to stay relevant in their consumers' busy lives. Connected by Design maps out how companies like Nike, Google, and Apple have excelled in engaging consumers in the digital age while driving sales growth. It is an essential read for any brand leader looking to succeed in today's mobile, social, omnichannel world. " -Jim Stengel, author, Grow, and former global marketing officer, The Procter & Gamble Company "Functional integration is the defining business model of our day, and Connected by Design captures the essence of this emerging model and how to apply it. Those who want to differentiate and find new ways to grow should find this book extremely helpful. " -Michael Roth, chairman and chief executive officer, Interpublic Group