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Auto dealer drives ROI with Facebook, out-of-home ads

December 01, 2011

For five years, dealership Ball Automotive Group shirked in-mall advertising as a means to lure consumers for a test drive.
 

'Contagion' billboard is literally viral

September 13, 2011

A movie about a deadly fast-spreading disease is nothing new, as fear of illness is a fairly universal sort of paranoia. But it's a recurring theme in cinema for a reason — as humans, we tend to be simultaneously horrified and fascinated by that which has the ability to kill us. The new outdoor advertising for the movie Contagion is incredibly ingenious in that it plays to both senses.
 

Social channels deliver better ROI, study says

August 03, 2011

Social channels deliver deeper consumer interactions and provide marketers with better ROI than traditional media channels, according to a study conducted by social marketing firm Crowdtap and marketing consultant Joanna Seddon.
 

MetLife rallies football fans

November 01, 2010

Insurance company connects with sports fans using in-venue hub and digital channels.
 

BMW surprises pro golfers with mirror cling invite

November 01, 2010

Automaker's creative approach sets it apart from the tournament crowd to promote brand to 'influencers'
 

Out-of-home ads plus Foursquare equals $50K for an endangered species

October 20, 2010

Two topics we're keeping an eye on at Direct Marketing News are the intersection of direct marketing and out-of-home advertising, and the way brands are using location-based services, such as Foursquare, to market their products.