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  • Winning in Today’s Media Ecology

    One can argue about the precise date media ecology finally arrived in its full-blown complexity – usually without an appointment – in the reception areas of major corporations like P&G and General Motors and Coca Cola and at advertising agencies like Omnicom, Interpublic, and JWT. Or you can debate upon which convoluted continuum the old media environment migrated.

  • Five Questions on the Digital Creative Evolution

    To share some ideas for driving user engagement through digital creative, I spoke to Olaf Czeschner, Chief Creative Officer, Frankfurt, Germany. Our international colleagues bring a refreshing perspective since their markets have different design sensibilities and different degrees of technology penetration.

  • Leveraging New Online Media Tools: The Argument for Engagement

    Technology is the servant of your marketing goals, not their master. Instead of jumping on the next social media phenomenon, first ask yourself this: what do all these media channels allow me to do that I couldn’t do before?

  • How to Get Valid Phone Numbers From B-to-B Prospects

    Last week, MarketingSherpa research partner KnowledgeStorm distributed a press release about its new research, which shows that B-to-B tech buyers were twice as likely to give a valid e-mail address than a valid phone-number when registering for content.

  • The Secret of Sending Press Releases

    Packaging is particularly vital in writing a press release. A release is no different than any other marketing vehicle. You must draw attention and make a compelling proposition without coming across as overtly salesy.

  • BrandAnimation: Old World Order

    I’ve really enjoyed the American Idol age of advertising, but I’m convinced you will be seeing a lot less of it soon. The rush to allow customers to create everything will trend down, and in many respects, the old world order will re-assert itself.

  • Nissan Returns to NBC for ‘Heroes’ Promo

    Nissan North America this fall will make a big splash as a returning partner to support the second season of the NBC hit show “Heroes.”

  • Sony Renews Dew Sports Tour Sponsorship

    Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. is bringing some sizzle to the upcoming AST Dew Action Sports Tour.

  • News Brief

    MCDONALD’S: restaurants in the Dallas, TX area are partnering with the World Series of Video Games to let

  • Loose Cannon: This Thing of Ours

    Lend an ear to John Greco