Capitalizing On Boredom
One thing that our society can agree to hate is boredom. Thanks to technology and our instant-gratification culture, it seems intolerable to go for very long without some kind of distraction, task, or entertainment. A recent article in Ad Age highlights how our aversion to downtime can be both a blessing and a curse for […]
Transparency in Advertising: Yelp
We have previously mentioned the importance of being transparent when advertising on the Web. As page viewers become increasingly frustrated by pop-ups, covert ads and run-arounds, they reciprocally appreciate websites that are up-front about what elements are sponsored–as well as those that tailor advertising to most accurately reflect products and topics that readers may actually […]
Most Marketing Fails
You may be surprised to hear the above statement, especially coming from us, but it is the simple truth. In good times and bad times, a large percentage of the marketing efforts you put out into the world won’t be as effective as you had planned. What makes marketing successful is the strength of your […]