In a year so outrageous even the meme-makers have to work to keep up, it’s easy to get bogged down in negativity. And honestly, who could blame you if you do? We challenged ourselves, however, to take a hard look at the last ten months and find the good. Turns out, these clouds are full of silver linings…
Americans, on average, are exposed to roughly 4,000 to 10,000 advertisements per day. Yes, you read that right. In the age of information overload, good content marketing is rendered ineffective without a strong call to action (CTA). It’s important to capture your audience’s attention from the moment they lay eyes on your advertisement or email — but it’s even more important to inspire them to take action.
If you were to walk into one of Kendra Scott’s retail stores early this year, you wouldn’t see jewelry hidden under a glass case. Everything would be out in the open for you to touch and feel, and you’d be greeted by retail associates ready to help you fasten that necklace you were eyeing. Fast forward a few months that felt like years, and over 100 stores are still open only for curbside pickup, with mask mandates and social distancing still in effect, Kendra and her team have had to get creative. In a recent webinar with Inc., she shared a few tips on how COVID-19 has changed her overall business model — and how other retailers can thrive while navigating these unprecedented times.
Especially in light of our current situation, the year 2022 seems light-years away. But 2022 is rapidly approaching and it’s when Google said it will eliminate third-party cookies from Chrome.
There’s a lot that goes into the successful kickoff of a new project. Before the planning, however, comes the research. And while auditing documents and reviewing assets are crucial components of good research, stakeholder interviews are the gel that brings everything together. Below, some do’s and don’ts to guide your stakeholder interviews, research, planning and eventual project success.
So we’re all trapped safe at home. It’s definitely not ideal, but our Look Listen team is making it work (and some of us are even making it fashion through filters and costumes).
As the reality of COVID-19 sets in for Americans, we had some questions for our CEO, Kit Hughes. Here are his thoughts on digital connection strategies, corporate responsibility in a time of crisis, and making the most of our time at home.
Since the dawn of humanity, we’ve progressed through various economic offerings — from physical toils of the agricultural and industrial economies to the high-skilled labors of the service economy and, for the last 20 years, the experience economy.
So you’re thinking about a rebrand. Whether you’re looking to get ahead of the competition, expand into a new market, differentiate yourself with a new product or service, or one of myriad other reasons companies refresh their identities, there are more than a few things to consider before the work can begin.
“The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.”
Dieter F. Uchtdorf