Archive | August, 2008
The Crux of Social Media

The Crux of Social Media

I think the real crux is in the demographics. It’s no secret that the baby-boomer generation is largely not as experienced in the digital world as their successors. Pundits and marketers have even gone so far as to distinguish our current generations’ “digital natives” – those who were born immersed in technology – from “digital immigrants” – those who came to know it later in life. It’s sort of like French immersion, except you don’t really have to put the kids in special schools, they just learn it all on their own.

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Avoiding Advertising Cliches: Why Not Everything Should Be Unique

In practically every book I’ve read about the advertising business, copywriting or marketing, it says to avoid cliches and always search harder for more original turns of phrase or ways to describe things. Not only does it make your copy stand out and seem fresher, it’s just a real breath of fresh air to see [...]

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The First Post

In my relatively short time in the advertising industry, I have learned a few things about making an impact in the online world. One thing that really stands out to me is the fact that nearly everyone who has an opinion I respect and/or creative skills I admire has some kind of blog or website [...]

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