At the foundation of every successful advertising campaign is a consumer insight — an emotional expression of an unmet need or want that’s not obvious but prompts an “AHA!” when identified. Think of Snickers’ “You’re not you when you’re hungry” ad campaign: this wildly successful advertising employs the insight that people feel and act differently […]
Increasing educational attainment among underserved populations is critical to the health and vitality of our nation, yet recent news about college enrollment among lower income students has been dire. According to the American Council on Education (ACE), low income student enrollment at two and four year colleges immediately after high school graduation has declined by […]
Good strategic planning is all about knowing where you want to go and charting out the steps to get there. As Yogi Berra famously said, “You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there.” Whether you manage a large enterprise or a small one, you undoubtedly […]
As we come out of the Upfront/Newfront season, now is the time to take stock of what is changing in the media world – especially since almost everything is changing. To get a 360° view, we spoke with senior executives who sit on all sides of the process: buyers, advertisers, networks, content providers and agencies. […]
When you embark on a qualitative research project, the outcome needs to be worth the investment. While we all agree with this in theory, truly actionable research can be hard to achieve. Here are some key pitfalls to avoid that will help you achieve the ROI that you expect from your qualitative research efforts. 1) […]
Millennials get a bad rap in the workplace. A December headline about this generation, born between 1981 and 1997, asks, “Are Millennials too Spoiled for the Workplace?” while another study is bluntly titled, “America’s Skills Challenge: Millennials and the Future.” What are American employers to do? Millennials make up our entire workforce under the age […]