Monthly Archives: January 2011

Why financial incentives do not work in driving performance

Here is an interesting video on what motivates people by Dan Pink. Traditionally it has been thought that money motivates people but as research has found this only applies to work that involves mechanical skill. Where cognitive thinking was required, … Continue reading

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When agency pitches go wrong – or the dangers of DIY pitches

Australian AdNews Magazine has an Off the Record section with gossip, rumour and unsubstantiated stories. This is the one area a marketer does not want to end up. It usually means there is a negative buzz in the industry about … Continue reading

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ANA has a toolkit for self regulation of Online Behavioral Advertising (OBA)

Operating in the online world means the geographical boundaries of the past are no longer relevant. Thats why I read with interest today the email from Bob Liodice of the ANA that read: Marketers recognize the need for consumer trust … Continue reading

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Agencies rethink creative

Today’s AAF Smart Brief reports that a segment on National Public Radio says that “the demand for ads that engage users on multiple platforms has forced traditional agencies to rethink creative and the types of workers needed to produce highly … Continue reading

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Agency Pitch Consultants Accused of ‘Double-Dip’

AdAge today reports that Steve Blamer, ex-Grey CEO and FCB Global CEO, has set up his own pitch consultancy. To promote the birth of the Blamer Partnership, Mr. Blamer (unfortunate name) took up a good-old-fashioned direct-mail campaign, but with a … Continue reading

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11 trends in marketing services for 2011

In December was invited by Simone Puterman, Editor at Bizcommunity in South Africa to contribute to their Marketing & Media 2011 Industry Trends feature. With the slow emergence from Global Financial Crisis, there is a focus on the role of … Continue reading

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Things real people don’t say about advertising

Hi, welcome back to work. Hope you had a great break. (I know I did). Time to get a bit of perspective on what we do, with this blog on Tumblr “Things real people don’t say about advertising” Branded content, … Continue reading

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