Author:Greg Hoffman
'The marketing genius behind Nike . . . Greg Hoffman has inspired me tremendously' Steven Bartlett, author of Happy Sexy Millionaire
How did Nike go from being a small sneaker brand to the world's most revered company?
Why do its campaigns - from 'Just do it' to the famous Nike swoosh - capture the imaginations of millions worldwide?
And what can any founder or marketer learn from them?
Greg Hoffman joined Nike as 22-year-old design intern. Over the next thirty years, he would help craft some of the most iconic campaigns in history - for Ronaldo and Serena, Olympic Games and World Cup finals. Now, he unveils a transformative method that will make any brand more creative: emotion by design.
'Great story, amazing career, so inspirational . . . I couldn't put it down' Chris Evans
'The ultimate playbook to unleash creativity in any team' Jake Humphrey, author of High Performance
'An unforgettable account of a man and a business that never had to try to be someone else's idea of cool - because they had already defined it themselves' Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy and author of Alchemy
'Brilliant . . . Hoffman draws on a lifetime of experience at Nike to reveal how any team can make brand connections stronger' Nir Eyal, author of Hooked
'This book made me smile in my soul' Mary Portas
'Remarkable . . . A distinctive framework that will help marketers and creatives connect with their audiences like never before' Jonah Berger, author of Contagious
A brand isn't a logo, it's a story. In this guidebook-plus-memoir, Greg helps us see how a commitment to our creative practice can make any story better.
—— Seth GodinA transformative and intensely personal journey building one of the world's most important, groundbreaking brands . . . A must-read.
—— Laszlo Bock, author of WORK RULES!A gripping insight into the creation of some of the most iconic marketing in history.
—— Bruce Daisley, author of THE JOY OF WORKThe marketing genius behind Nike . . . Greg Hoffman has inspired me tremendously.
—— Steven Bartlett, author of HAPPY SEXY MILLIONAIRESo inspirational . . . I couldn't put it down.
—— Chris EvansThis is the ultimate playbook to unleash creativity in any team - and in turn effect real, transformative change for you and your company.
—— Jake Humphrey, author of HIGH PERFORMANCEAn unforgettable account of a man and a business that never had to try to be someone else's idea of cool - because they had already defined it themselves.
—— Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman, Ogilvy and author of ALCHEMYIn this brilliant book, Greg Hoffman draws on a lifetime of experience at Nike to reveal how any team can make brand connections stronger . . . A must-read for any marketer, businessperson or creative.
—— Nir Eyal, author of HOOKED and INDISTRACTABLEReading this book made me smile in my soul, proving that creativity, community and empathy has created one of the greatest brands of our lifetime.
—— Mary PortasFilled with remarkable stories . . . A distinctive framework that will help marketers and creatives connect with their audiences like never before.
—— Professor Jonah Berger, Wharton Business School, author of CONTAGIOUSUsing graphic storytelling, Everyday Superhero conveys the kind of horror-movie work atmosphere characteristic of old-mindset organizations and opens the appetite to a set of powerful tools that puts people first and thus activates the leadership shifts that make change happen. Follow them carefully! A highly recommended read!
—— Eduardo P Braun, Author of People First LeadershipTony O'Driscoll is an intellectual can of whoop ass! He does more than transform corporate culture. He transforms everyone he meets. Everyday Superhero shows you how to unlock this superpower in yourself
—— Jonathan Brill, Author of Rogue WavesOne of the best books ever written about NewSpace . . . An incredibly entertaining account of today's space industry . . . Well-written and thrilling . . . When the Heavens Went on Sale is a timely read that introduces readers to the exciting business of launching small satellites. The space-based economy is just getting started
—— National Space SocietyWell-researched and insightful . . . An excellent addition to science or biography collections
—— Library JournalA fascinating read about an emerging, rapidly changing industry . . . If, for any reason, you thought the people in the space industry were boring, When the Heavens Went on Sale will make it clear they far from it
—— The Space ReviewThe book chronicles an enthralling Wild West of ego, idealism, and regulation-skirting greed, where soaring dreams are weighed down by economics and physics. CEOs, investors, engineers, and welders alike are smitten, but their efforts yield mostly pedestrian tools that track cargo ships, measure crop growth, or make phone calls. Still, the projects keep multiplying. "Something about space," Vance writes, "allows humans to perceive themselves as being part of a timeless story and casting their lot in with the infinite
—— Harvard Business ReviewFull of colorful people, risky investments, and teachable explosions, Vance's book is fascinating
—— Philadelphia Inquirer