The Track
A Section Blog

What happens when 1M people are really good at using AI?

How Squishmallows became the top-selling toy of 2022
What do Lady Gaga, Warren Buffett, and your eight-year-old nephew have in common? They all collect Squishmallows.
But if you’re not a collector, you might be scratching your head and thinking, “Why are these run-of-the-mill stuffed animals so popular?”
In this post, we dive into how the viral brand was able to break $100M in sales with a great marketing strategy (using lessons from Scott Galloway, Marcus Collins, and more).

5 insights on learning from Section's Annual Outcomes Report
We surveyed your employees on the blockers that stand in the way of learning. Read our post to learn how to engage them in learning and prove the ROI of your programs.

Why did HBO Max rebrand to Max? 4 insights
The internet responded to the HBO Max rebrand with an overwhelming, "Why?" So we dug in to find out the strategy behind their confusing move.

How Cascade took on its biggest competitor: the sink
Want to attack your real competition instead of the company down the road no one knows about? Learn how Cascade depositioned their number one competitor: the sink.

Where's the money going to be made in AI?
Not every AI investor will make their money back. In this post, we dig into the AI business models that will work, and those that will be the next Pets.com.

10 lessons from running a startup in 2023
This was a hard year for Section, but we’ve come out of it fitter and stronger. Here are 10 lessons that I’ve learned about running a startup – hoping they provide some inspiration to you.

How an AI expert built agents for Toyota and Universal Theme Parks
Brian Kolodny has designed chatbots for 37 Global 100 companies. Here's how he used them to create better customer experiences for Toyota and Universal Theme Parks.

Google Gemini vs. Microsoft Copilot: Which is right for your business?
Gemini for Google Workspace and Copilot for Microsoft 365 both promise to enhance productivity. But which one gives you the most bang for your buck?