The target victim of thousands of advertising impressions per day, my brain has adapted by subconsciously filtering out 99 percent of them. It’s a survival mechanism.
Which ads penetrate me? As far as I can tell: Ones that I ask for. Ones that offer a solution when I have a specific problem.… Read the rest
In the past week, I’ve emceed a major marketing conference and delivered feature presentations at three other events. Additionally, with Advertising Week in full effect, I’ve been on the receiving end of some of the best and worst presentations of my life.… Read the rest
Advertising agencies typically don’t have R&D embedded in their playbooks, budgets or DNA. They’re hardwired to favor what’s worked in the past. They have incentive structures that thwart long-term employee and client loyalty.… Read the rest
One of the unfortunate turnoffs of big entertainment acts is the accompanying rules that forbid audience recording or broadcasting. Such policies cast a negative tone even months before the event. Consider the ubiquitous “NO CAMERAS/VIDEO/RECORDER” warnings that boldly talk down to fans on Ticketmaster-issued tickets.
I frequently preach to my peers at Clickable that the marketing team is NOT the “marketing business unit.” Rather, the marketing team IS the entire company and our external stakeholders. We all contribute to the product, experience and culture that forges our reputation and business success.… Read the rest
