Think pieces

Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted

Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; but at least it creates the right impression.

Is the 'sharing economy' the future for brands?

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Collaborative consumption - often using technology to...

The Apple of my eye

I’ve just watched the film, ‘Jobs’, the one with Ashton Kutcher playing Steve Jobs. It’s not a great film but

How simple physical actions can prime what we do, think and feel

We explore how we can be primed or influenced subconsciously by tiny cues and stimuli all around us.

Why words still matter in the video age

We seem to be moving from a words-dominated world to a picture-led one.

JEFFERSON: Can't buy me love

If you want to sell something for your business, advertise your product.
 

Letter from Canada: incubators and ad agencies

I’m writing this Marketing Society Pacific Northwest Update from the Tectoria tech incubator in Victoria, BC, Canada http://forttectoria.ca/ .

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Simple questions for writers

What is it for? If this piece of writing works, what will change? What action will be taken?

JEFFERSON: Chain reaction

Uncle Jimmy needed a lot of a sausages. So off he went to CostCo.

Five ways to automate and organise your life

I’ve wanted to write this blog post for a while, as I use so many different apps, websites and applets

Hive: Building a blueprint for collaboration

Tom Guy from Hive, a British Gas innovation, discusses how collaboration is the key to turning the smart home from

Bias in the spotlight: Mental Accounting

The concept of mental accounting, first identified by the economist Richard Thaler, shows how we have a natural inclination...

Five uncomfortable truths about digital marketing

I was recently asked by The Marketing Society to discuss the issues that make professionals in our industry squirm. 

The Nando’s saga: part II

Creative Culture was interested to see how these Peri-Peri grillers have managed to cross borders and seas. 

Five questions to ask of your blockbuster charity film

It’s time to make that all defining film about your charity (or yourself?)...

Stress Test: should creatives lead the way in addressing mental health?

While in Vienna last week I visited the art gallery housed in the baroque palace of The Belvedere.

Fashion Revolution experience leaves lasting impression

It can be mighty hard to pass up a bargain.

JEFFERSON: Never Mind The Bollocks.

Bollocks is the currency of advertising.

That is the inescapable conclusion I reached after reading my emails this morning.

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Letter from Singapore: Votes for girls

This month, Singaporeans have been casting their ballots. 

The long and the short of it

I’ve just seen an old black and white photo from World War 2.

Bias in the spotlight: Paradox of Choice

DEFINITION: The paradox of choice is that while we think more choice would make us happy, the reality is that it often doesn’t.