Has programmatic put great creative on the back burner? Columnist John Nardone explains why agencies need to put creative at the forefront of their efforts again. John Nardone on November 15, 2017 Call me a curmudgeon. When I was coming up through the advertising industry, it was creative that drove the campaign. Creative development … Continue reading It’s time for creative to retake center stage
James Scherer — June 16, 2017 — June 16, 2017 The Fourth of July is a massive holiday in the US. It’s the #1 beer-drinking holiday (take that, Super Bowl), and in 2016 we spent $ 6.77 billion dollars on food, $ 324 million on fireworks displays and $ 4.4 million on imported flags. We … Continue reading 25 Creative Fourth of July Contest Ideas and Examples
Tiffany McAdams — May 26, 2017 — May 26, 2017 When do you feel most productive during the week? Friday afternoon? Probably not. As the work week progresses, creativity takes a hit. Longer days also have a crippling effect on productivity and creativity. Recent studies show that most employees are only productive for about five … Continue reading Boost Creativity With a 3-Day Weekend [Infographic]
In part one of his multipart series on the connected brand, contributor Thomas Stern dives into the elements that make for a cohesive brand experience across all channels: voice, personality and messaging. Thomas Stern on March 29, 2017 When brands build a framework and connect all aspects of their marketing approach, they create efficiency … Continue reading The connected brand: A framework to guide content and creative development
The burden placed on the “Big Idea” is more onerous than ever in the digital age. Contributor Peter Minnium explains that creative ideas must be strong enough to inspire creators all along the campaign life cycle. Peter Minnium on February 24, 2017 “And remember the tyranny of a blank sheet of paper,” my supervisor … Continue reading The tyranny of a blank page: Why creative matters most
Carol Knight — January 16, 2017 — January 16, 2017 16 days into 2017 and the year is not quite what I expected it to be. I’m not feeling the sense of renewal that I usually do at the beginning of a new year. Maybe it has something to do with the inauguration of our … Continue reading Snap Out of It: How to Be Creative, Now
What can behavioral science teach marketers about digital advertising? Contributor Peter Minnium dives into key learnings from behavioral scientists to help you know how to engage your prospects. Peter Minnium on December 30, 2016 Dr. Herbert Simon, the Nobel prize-winning psychologist, coined the phrase “poverty of attention” back in 1971, at the dawn of the … Continue reading 10 behavioral science principles for great digital creative
Cosette Jarrett — December 12, 2016 Follow @cosettejarrett— December 12, 2016 One of the best ways to boost the efforts of your creative team is to introduce employees to fresh ideas and perspectives. Although bringing on seasoned professionals is a fantastic way to build your leadership team and fill positions that require industry experience, sometimes … Continue reading 5 Tips to Boost Your Creative Team with the Power of Interns
Get to Know: ON24 CMO Joe Hyland Amy Gesenhues on November 22, 2016 In May of last year, Joe Hyland was named CMO for ON24, leading global marketing, communication and brand strategy for the webinar-based marketing platform. “I’ve been in marketing for about 15 years, focusing primarily on marketing in the B2B and SaaS space,” … Continue reading ON24’s CMO says creativity, patience & never resting on your laurels are key to success
by Bria SullivanOctober 12, 2016 Ugh, writer’s block. It’s everybody’s favorite part of email marketing. Yeah, right. Writer’s block is that wretched feeling when you’re staring at a blank screen, unable to find inspiration. You’ve set aside precious time to create your next newsletter, but now you can’t come up with anything interesting to say. … Continue reading How to Beat Writer’s Block Once and for All
