May 2012 17
Facebook Can’t Do Magic
Posted By : Jeannie Chan

With the Facebook IPO, there has been a lot of discussion on the value of Facebook. Grounded in that discussion, there has also been a lot of chatter about Facebook’s revenue stream, generated through advertising.

April 2011 11
Dimensions of Compatibility
Posted By : Jeff Boron

How does a brand make the transition from merely being well thought of to becoming beloved by its customers? Is it just about creating a great product or service, or does it

December 2010 24
How To Drive Sustainable Brand Engagement…
Posted By : Matt Simpson

"Engagement" is the magic word when it comes to fan retention, something many brands struggle with because they lack interesting and appropriate content, consumer trust, or the wherewithal to listen and respond to the conversation

December 2010 21
Why More Brands Are Joining Facebook…
Posted By : Matt Simpson

It's no secret: if you want to connect with consumers, especially that valuable 18-34 demographic, you had better be online. While many of us are still in the habit of considering Google the be-all end-all

November 2010 23
Facebook Leads Way for Online Coupons
Posted By : Matt Simpson

4 Reasons to Distribute CPG Coupons on Facebook Fan Pages Coupons are nothing new to CPG marketers. However, coupon distribution is increasingly moving online with Facebook leading the way. Here are four reasons CPG marketers

October 2010 08
The Perception of Scent
Posted By : Tracy Pepe

Tracy’s Scented Spaces Series This is a direct follow up to my scented diary series post on June 30th. Recently a group of teens started a protest against Abercrombie and Fitch in San Francisco, CA.

August 2010 20
Mobilize Your Packaging
Posted By : Lisa Baer

Three New Trends in Tech Savvy Packaging We’ve all seen ’em. Those attention-getting, conversation-starting trends. As an avid trend spotter, I’ve learned that simply citing trends does not equal the long view necessary for true

August 2010 09
Family Movie Night Makes a Comeback
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

Walmart and P&G Present the Jensen Project A funny thing happened on the way to 1,000 cable and satellite stations—it became harder to find quality family entertainment on television. Gone are the days of the

August 2010 03
Building Grassroots Success
Posted By : Steve Friedman

Grassroots is a term most people associate with politics, but increasingly grassroots movements have turned their attention to food, health and wellness. People are engaged in a broad range of activities and endeavors that

July 2010 01
Where Do You Find Trust?
Posted By : Steve Friedman

Grassroot Efforts Provide Meaning There is a lot of discussion now about the power of your friends online. They have the ability to recommend products, services, websites and even other friends. But how much do