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5 Reasons Why 2015 was a Weird Year for Super Bowl Ads

February 02, 2015 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

From spots aired in only one city, to a crowdsourced ad featuring 37 brands, to a slew of tech brands advertising like it was 1999…2015 has shaped up to be an interesting, call it weird, year in Super Bowl advertising.

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February 02, 2015 /Jeff Roach
Advertising, Digital Marketing, Millennials, Branding, Branded Content, Brand Strategy
Marketing
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The 4 Key Insights for Digital Marketers from CES

January 15, 2015 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

But the incredible thing about CES isn’t a significant difference in the types of technology we were seeing versus a year ago. It was the volume. The number of new products in 3D printing, smart watches, Internet of Things, and drones and robotics was simply staggering in terms of growth.

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January 15, 2015 /Jeff Roach
Technology, Digital Marketing
Marketing
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6 Surprising Marketing Lessons from Taylor Swift

November 26, 2014 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

Taylor Swift has been quietly building up to this moment with a career that has consistently delivered her brand directly to audiences for more than a decade. For any digital marketer, there is a lot to Swift's approach that can inspire the direction for your brands. Here are six tips to consider.

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November 26, 2014 /Jeff Roach
Music, Marketing Strategy, Brand Strategy, Branding, Social Media, Celebrity
Marketing
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When a Sub-Culture Goes Mainstream: The Disneyification of EDM

March 18, 2014 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

The impact of EDM on Millennials, and now the next generation of kids, is significant as the genre represents a lifestyle reflected in the fashion and even outlook of kids who aspire to EDM culture. Disney's newest project speaks to the importance of brand collaborations to stay relevant.

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March 18, 2014 /Jeff Roach
Music, Brands, Millennials, Generation Z, Celebrity
Marketing
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The Youngest Technorati: How the App Economy Changed the Teenager

March 14, 2014 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

Young people have propelled the digital economy now for some time. From Facebook to Google, some of the most profitable and desirable companies in the world were founded in the dorm room. What's interesting is how these entrepreneurs are getting younger today.

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March 14, 2014 /Jeff Roach
Generation Z, Millennials, Internet Famous, Mobile
Marketing
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Celebrity, Bourbon, and That Girl: How the Unexpected is Working for Jim Beam

February 28, 2014 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

From her unvarnished teen voice of Meg Griffin on Family Guy to her subtly disturbed and provocative portrayal of Lily in Black Swan, Mila Kunis is an incredible Millennial talent with an undeniable je ne sais quoi. But what makes her great for bourbon?

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February 28, 2014 /Jeff Roach
Celebrity, Brands, Brand Strategy, Advertising
Marketing
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According to the Design Management Institute: It's Official, Design = Money

February 27, 2014 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

A recent study by a Boston non-profit, Design Management Institute, looked at stock value in relation to the importance and execution of design within the organization. They created the DMI Design Value Index to score the design leadership within organizations.

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February 27, 2014 /Jeff Roach
Design, Brand Strategy, Branding
Marketing
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The Smart Marketers Annual Report: 365 Days of Warby Parker

January 10, 2014 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

An incredibly smart and gracefully designed continuous-scroll Annual Report from Warby Parker. When they say that content is advertising, this is what they mean.

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January 10, 2014 /Jeff Roach
Brands, Design, Millennials
Marketing
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Positioning: The 6 Statements You Need to Redefine Your Brand

January 06, 2014 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

Positioning is about being aware with who you are right now, knowing who you want to be, and then mapping your brand to get there. Although branding is certainly logos, visual identity, look-and-feel, and tone – it really has to be designated first, which you can do in just one page.

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January 06, 2014 /Jeff Roach
Branding, Brand Strategy
Marketing
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For Millennials, Social Media Influences Style and Self-Expression

January 26, 2013 by Jeff Roach in Marketing

YPulse reports that in a recent survey of female Millennials that when it comes to trends in fashion, hair, makeup, shopping, and even nail color, social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube are having a significant impact on their style decisions.

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January 26, 2013 /Jeff Roach
Social Media, Millennials
Marketing
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