Marketing

In 2011, Michael Chorost published a truly visionary book called “World Wide Mind: The Coming Integration of Humanity, Machines and the Internet.” It was and remains a really smart book that lays out an evidence-rich case that the melding of humans and machines is not just the futuristic noodling of science fiction writers, but an increasingly likely eventuality.  By Tom Stein, chairman and chief client officer at Stein IAS

Our end-goal as marketers should be to influence purchase decisions. One way is to hector people at the point of purchase, another is to shortcut the decision process and get people to pick your brand without conscious deliberation. But how best to do that? We need to provide people’s lazy brains with a script; one that guides their purchase decision.  by Nigel Hollis

The travel and hospitality industry remains highly competitive and is undoubtedly a saturated marketplace, but what are the most successful organisations delivering that it’s nearest competitors aren’t?

“What I would love from all of you data and research methodology sellers is something like the food information – and nutrition information – labels about what’s in your research product: What’s in your data, where did you collect it, and what did it get matched to?”  By Jonathan Steuer – Chief Research Officer, Omnicom Media Group

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, findings from a new Ogilvy survey released of over 1,000 Americans including over 400 LGBT allies revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) believe that LGBT-inclusive brands/businesses are good for the economy and similarly (64%) believe that these initiatives reflect our country’s diversity. However, the majority (68%) report that in order to be an LGBT ally, brands/businesses need to “walk the talk” following through on promises and plans.

The research reveals a gap between how businesses and consumers perceive the quality of their customer experience. While three-quarters (75 percent) of organizations believe themselves to be customer-centric, only 30 percent of consumers agree.

Flat out, politics has no place in product advertising.  It was suggested that the use of political issues sometimes can be used to connect with consumers.  Yes, you can connect with some — but really piss off others.  Why would that make sense?  By Mike Drexler

A new study from YouAppi, a growth marketing platform for mobile brands, finds that when it comes to delivering effective mobile video, marketers face quite a few challenges. Among them are developing creative, as well as finding properties to effectively run mobile videos.

In addition to wine preferences the subjects include attitudes about how they see themselves, preferred language for communication and content consumption, top social media channels and frequency, types of shareable content, and relationships with premium brands. The results paint a picture of a community of confident women who over index on brand loyalty, appreciate culturally relevant content, have extraordinary influence in their communities through the social mobile, and who love wine.

A public opinion poll conceived and commissioned by LAVIDGE and Mosaic Multicultural found revealing consumer sentiments about advertising from personal care businesses, such as fitness clubs, salons, massage clinics, spas, beauty products and nutritionals.

One of the biggest issues facing brands today is that of cultural fragmentation.  by Nigel Hollis

Yes Lifecycle Marketing surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to outline the distinct shopper personas for Centennials, Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers. Find out the factors that influence their purchase decisions and get actionable strategies on ways to engage shoppers from each generation.

Need to add a little extra “oomph” to your content marketing? Incorporating an executive voice can make your assets more compelling and persuasive. But while you may garner more interest this way, there are a number of routes toward making your executive communications program go sideways fast.  By Paul Carlstrom, VP of operations, TDA Group

There is no question that online media forms play an ever-more significant role in our lives. But what does that mean for traditional media platforms? According to Kantar Media’s DIMENSION report, traditional media isn’t going away.

Traditional agencies have worked hard to get up to speed on digital. Digital agencies have worked hard to get up to speed on branding. The industry is now filled with amazing expertise that can virtually build anything we can dream up.   By Eric Prado, Founder of fireflyhigh & Professional Training & Coaching Consultant.

Growth is the engine of wealth and success.  Stock prices soar.  Companies expand, hire and promote, and salaries rise.  Optimism abounds.  Everyone has a place in a growing future.  The party does not go on forever, as we know.  Growth rates slow, and sometimes they halt — the reasons vary, but it’s inevitable.  Still, the end of growth is shocking, and the advertising industry is now facing the shock.  By Michael Farmer / Madison Avenue Manslaughter Archives

Ipsos study reveals consumer knowledge on government regulations of products and ads.

Most individuals likely don’t spend much time wondering how the products they use every day are developed. Generally speaking, they identify the products that appeal to them and then bring them into their lives without thinking too much about how they came to be—their drinkable yogurt, their antioxidant beverages and their rippled toilet paper.

As you may know by now Kantar Millward Brown has published a new report titled, ‘Make a Lasting Impression’. Implicit in the report title is that idea that making a lasting impression is a good thing, something that advertisers should be aiming to do. But why is making a lasting impression a good thing?  by Nigel Hollis

New Ipsos research shows a clear path for brands to protect their reputations and avoid the political fray.