Recently, my Facebook feed has been flooded with shares and likes of Always’ #LikeAGirl commercial. The three-minute ad explores our perceptions of what it means to do something “like a girl.” The moral being, acting “like a girl” should not be an insult. Although there is a part of me that wonders if this is… Read more »
In-car Adverts: The Future is Now?
Is our relationship with Siri getting a little too serious? The chatter on the Web seems to overwhelmingly fall against BMW’s research into incorporating semantic advertising, or in-car adverts, through its navigation software, iDrive. As driver carries on his or her merry way, the idea goes, the display would broadcast relevant ads that relay information… Read more »
Finding Gems in the Holiday Season
Consumerism is all any retail company thinks about when it comes to the holiday season. Most corporations are so focused on persuading us to visit their stores and purchase their product, that they lose sight of what the holidays are all about. Yes I’m referring to those companies with obnoxious store hours as we inch… Read more »
Social Warfare
Competition is part of the game when it comes to business. Some businesses become obsessed with keeping tabs on the other team and get caught up trying to outdo each other (think of the fast food industry for example). Others play the game more strategically and wait for just the right moment to set themselves… Read more »