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Context Makes Sense

Context Makes Sense

"Treat your customers like individuals." You hear that all the time. Yes, but, I mean, how?

So Many Sides of You

So Many Sides of You

Put the customer in context and you'll be glad you did. That and other pearls from the IBM Smarter Commerce Global Summit in Nashville.

Marketing Needs More Studio Screentime

Marketing Needs More Studio Screentime

A study from the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business indicates that movie studios are by and large doing an inefficient job with their marketing.

Out-of-the-Box Thinking

Out-of-the-Box Thinking

Think direct mail is old school? Think again.

Selling Dirt to Diamond Lovers

Selling Dirt to Diamond Lovers

Brandon Steiner, the sultan of sports memorabilia, discusses baseball, blogging, Baby Boomers, and Mo Rivera's cardboard glove.

Yankee Candle Lures Men With Bacon and Popcorn

Yankee Candle Lures Men With Bacon and Popcorn

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. But what about his nose

Mobile: Reap What You Sow

Mobile: Reap What You Sow

It seems like there might be a bit of a mismatch between what companies want to do with mobile and what they're actually doing.

Don't Sweat Tech (Well, Sweat It a Little)

Don't Sweat Tech (Well, Sweat It a Little)

Consumers—they want what they want and they want it now. So do colicky babies.

Three Digital Lessons From the USGA

Three Digital Lessons From the USGA

Three takeaways from the U.S. Golf Association's expanding digital presence

The New Chief Marketing (Accountability/Revenue/ Technology) Officer

The New Chief Marketing (Accountability/Revenue/ Technology) Officer

Success in marketing today requires rethinking MRM, campaign management, and ROI.

Thank God Wanamaker Isn't Here to See This

Thank God Wanamaker Isn't Here to See This

Twenty-four digital advertising stakeholders meet today in San Francisco to map out a strategy for the Battle of the Bots.

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