Author Archives: Jason Heller

When A Mobile App Is More Than An App

When A Mobile App Is More Than An App

If your brand doesn't have a mobile app, you've at least considered it by now. Of course, a branded app isn't for everyone. Generally most brands seem to understand that mobile apps must provide clear utility or entertainment value to … Continue reading

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Asking The Tough Questions

Asking The Tough Questions

Sometimes the holidays provide just enough breathing room to think about important issues that you may not ordinarily have the time to deal with during the normal course of the rat race. Here are a few of the tough questions … Continue reading

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Your Most Valuable Digital Asset For 2012

Your Most Valuable Digital Asset For 2012

In an industry where the only headlines that eclipse the latest and greatest marketing technology is the next newly funded technology, it’s easy to lose sight of the most valuable asset within each of our organizations: our people. It may … Continue reading

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Reports Of The Death Of The Campaign Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Reports Of The Death Of The Campaign Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

We hear the proclamation of the death of the campaign regularly these days. The charge is primarily led by the hoards of self-proclaimed social media gurus, but underscores a similar mantra — from a larger swath of the marketing community … Continue reading

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The Impact Of Leadership Vs. Management On The Client/Agency Relationship

The Impact Of Leadership Vs. Management On The Client/Agency Relationship

The client/agency relationship continues to feel the strain from an evolving media ecosystem and a demanding business climate. Last month I moderated a session at ad:tech titled “The Happy Brand/Agency Marriage.” It was a great discussion of issues that fueled … Continue reading

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Top Tips for a Successful Digital Holiday Season

Top Tips for a Successful Digital Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again. Retailers have been planning the following six weeks for the last 46. If you just started holiday planning over the last few weeks, you’re probably too late to make the biggest impact for holiday … Continue reading

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The Social Media Spiral Of Unengagement

The Social Media Spiral Of Unengagement

There’s no contesting the value and insight derived from direct consumer relationships in social media. Most brands are fully committed to developing and nurturing these connections by now, even though many have stutter-stepped their way into these “relationships.” The “like” … Continue reading

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