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Small Data

The Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends

Martin Lindstrom

Picador

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ISBN10: 1250118018
ISBN13: 9781250118011

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Small Data combines armchair travel with forensic psychology into an interlocking series of international clue-gathering detective stories. Lindstrom connects the dots in this globe-trotting narrative that will fascinate not only marketers and brand managers, but anyone interested in the infinite variations of human behavior. The book presents a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create global brands, and along the way, reveals surprising and counterintuitive truths about what connects us all as humans.

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“Interesting reflections about enduring human difference in an increasingly homogenised world.”—Andrew Hill, Financial Times
"Martin Lindstrom channels cutting-edge forensics to reveal the dichotomy between data and wisdom. If you love 'Bones' and 'CSI,' this book is your kind of candy."—Paco Underhill, author of Why We Buy

“Martin’s best book to date. A personal, intuitive, powerful way to look at making an impact with your work.”—Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow

"Although the data explored in this book may be small, their implications for human behavior are considerable, making them invaluable for anyone wishing to better understand the factors that spur purchase decisions."—Robert Cialdini, author of Influence

"Lindstrom's uncanny ability to detect and decipher seemingly unrelated clues will inspire reporters and detectives as well as companies looking for ways to develop new products and ideas."Kirkus Reviews

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Small Data: The Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends by Martin Lindstrom

Small Data combines armchair travel with forensic psychology into an interlocking series of international clue-gathering detective stories. It presents a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create global brands; and along the way, reveals surprising and counter-intuitive truths about what connects us all as humans.

About the author

Martin Lindstrom

Martin Lindstrom is a foremost consultant to a who's who of leading companies. He is the author of the international bestseller, Buyology, and five other books on branding and consumer behavior. In 2009, Time Magazine recognized him as among the top 100 Most Influential People in The World, and this year, an independent study among 30,000 marketers named him the world's number #1 brand building expert.

John Abbott, New York City