Rob Walker


In Praise of TV Dinners, Naugahyde, and Tupperware

Will today's cutting-edge design trends -- from Apple's iPod to IKEA sofas -- be considered tomorrow's laughingstock?  Read story

Capturing Eardrums

In a world that's increasingly awash in marketing clutter, Paul Anthony, founder of Rumblefish, believes music can help a brand stand out. So what does your ...  Read story

Going After Nike

With plenty of bark and maybe just enough bite, "antipreneur" Kalle Lasn is ready to leave his mark -- er, spot -- on the global sneaker industry. Watch out,...  Read story

The People's Marketing

Why more marketers are daring to let customers take charge of their advertising.  Read story

The Joys and Perils of Attack Marketing

What's a small coffee company doing impugning the business ethics of the world's most handsome popcorn and salad-dressing pitchman?  Read story

Jeff Bezos

We love him because "optimism is essential."  Read story

The Buzz Guru

Straddling the worlds of street art and commerce, marketing specialist Shepard Fairey knows how to get alternative culture kids talking about mainstream brands.  Read story

Take It Or Leave It: The Only Guide to Negotiating You Will Ever Need

If you want to be a better negotiator, you can buy 24 books, take 12 courses, and attend 7 seminars -- or, you can read this article .  Read story

Hook, Line, and Sinker

Disciples of Fish are bringing the happiness revolution to corporate America. It sounds as if they're fighting the good fight. But there may be casu...  Read story