Category Archives: Branding & Ads

Social Media and Television – Engaged to Marry

The biggest trend to watch this year will be the convergence of entertainment and digital platforms, given the attention that both Internet-connected televisions and companion devices received at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. What is it about this year in particular that has …

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Brands: May The Best Storyteller Win

Throughout human history, most cultures and societies have revolved around storytelling. Telling stories has been an intricate part of all of our lives. Much of what we know about history in ancient times comes from oral traditions, passing stories on from generation to generation. Writings from …

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Brands: Know Thyself

With consumers on a minute by minute basis shaping and reshaping their collective and individual relationships with brands, having a strong brand that follows a few simple, but powerful principles is more important than every.  Brands and branding are not a lost art or science …

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QR Codes And Coupons

If I had to name two things I am in love with these days it would have to be QR codes and coupons (among many other cheesy options). Bring the two together, and I’m a happy girl. So imagine my excitement when the advertisement below …

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The Right To App

I never liked this made-up word…app.  Not sure why. As an investor in digital technology, I found the word a little too snappy for all the robust digital tools we could have on our devices. So just when dictionary.com added it as a defined word, we find …

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