Rise Above the Fallout After Being Bold Bombs

Here’s the scenario: You developed a gutsy advertising campaign. The highly conceptual creative execution stemmed from a sound, reasonable strategy. Everything looks slick, sophisticated, cool and trendy. The ads runs. The phone calls pour in. The campaign...

5ives: Media Metrics to Know

Fundamentals Before we dive too far into this article, I want to toss out a quick crash course in media buying. Since most people are familiar with terms like demographics and ratings, I’ll use broadcast media (TV and radio) for the bulk of the examples....

The Forecast for Brainstorms is Partly Cloudy

Companies have used brainstorming sessions as a tool to create “original” marketing ideas for decades. To be original, you must be first. Originality is the mark of an innovative company and is the wind in a successful marketing campaign. However, workplace habits and...

Facebook for Small Business

By now, most people are aware of social media. While many still struggle to understand the full scope of this rapidly evolving medium, it’s clear social media is not a fad. With tens of millions logging in nationwide, Facebook is the undeniable kingpin of social...