Category: Insights
The Power of “Idea First” Advertising
How do you go about making an ad? For some advertisers, they head directly to the drawing board in their respective craft (i.e. TV, radio, print, etc.). Others take the time to brainstorm about the message they want to portray. Our President, Ellis Verdi, describes these two methods as the...
Omnichannel marketing and the importance of consistency
It’s Monday morning, and you’re late for work. You run out the door, but not before noticing an eye-catching pamphlet lying on your front porch. As you hurry to your car and start the engine, the radio turns on to some story blaring from the speakers. Even as you...
Why the World Cup is an advertiser’s biggest challenge
As champions of the New York Corporate Indoor Soccer League, we know a little bit about soccer. And in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup finals this Sunday, we’ve been thinking a lot about the biggest sporting spectacle in the world. Not just about the showdown on the field...
The State of Pro-Justice Advertising as Justice Kennedy Retires
Retirement. The word evokes many emotions. But for those who have plans to quit the 9-to-5, there are always some indulgent hopes. A store-bought cake in the break room. Congratulatory pats on the back. A contented sigh over a mug of coffee as the retiree enjoys their last day...
TV Advertising Effective, Even For Digital First Brands
A recent study by Simulmedia looked into the sales lift that occurs through TV advertising, which brings light to the importance of using TV as an advertising channel for all types of businesses. As many leading brands nowadays are “digital native” or “digital first” companies, it often becomes difficult...
Coachella & The Pinnacle of Influencer Marketing
The importance of the digital realm for the marketing and advertising world is indisputable. Social media transcends distance with a single click, thus becoming an easy target for companies that want to reach a global audience. Since the launch of Instagram in 2010, many influencers have cultivated their brand...
What Does Consumers’ Increased Awareness of Sustainability Mean For Advertisers?
Although Earth Month is coming to a close, consumers continue to voice their passion for the environment. But do consumers really care about sustainability or is this just a phase that comes and goes with awareness? The answer is yes. According to Nielsen’s 2015 Global Corporate Sustainability Report,...
Digital Advertising Need Not Be The Main Focus For Hospitals
Hospital advertisers must be aware that ‘retail’ advertising alone is simply not a viable advertising strategy. We have now witnessed numerous of these ‘retail’ strategies from hospitals. They put all their efforts into strong digital content, attributing this digital spending directly to profit. In reality, we can estimate that...
Zuckerberg’s Congressional Hearing Risks the Future of Online Advertising
If you didn’t get around to watching the 5-hour segment of Mark Zuckerberg testifying in front of the U.S. Senate, that is understandable. However, this case has everything to do with advertising, so it is not something to ignore. The heart of the conversation between the Facebook CEO and our...
“Ready Player One” Kills the Box Office, Virtual Reality Buzz is Back
Ready Player One has become a blockbuster hit over the past week since its release. In this fantasy thriller film, Steven Spielberg reimagines a world where virtual reality is more important than real life– and perhaps it is the fear that this might potentially become our reality which makes...
