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Putting the Yodel Back in Yahoo!

April 9, 2013 – 12:45 pm

When Marissa Mayer was selected to become the third new CEO at Yahoo in just three years, there was plenty of evidence that she was facing a daunting task to stop the rapid decent of one of America’s most famous companies. A former engineer with Google, Mayer’s brought well established Silicon Valley credentials with her [...]

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Everyone, Everywhere is Mad About Mobile

April 2, 2013 – 1:35 pm

As more and more people discover the convenience of mobile technology, it is critical that marketers form a clear digital strategy to take advantage of the explosion in mobile applications. With mobile subscriptions set to surpass the world population by the end of this year, the opportunity to reach out to potential customers through some [...]

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Are You Staying Ahead of Trend with Your Marketing Strategy?

March 21, 2013 – 11:45 am

With the ever changing field of digital technology and the ever increasingly savvy consumer, it is imperative that marketers stay focused on what techniques are working best and what strategies are showing signs of decay and obsolescence. In a 2012 article in iMedia Connection, author Kent Lewis outlined seven strategies that were passé and obsolete. [...]

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A Strategy of Assured Destruction

March 18, 2013 – 11:53 am

How is it that the vast majority advances in technology, cutting edge products and innovative concepts and designs are born, not from the giants or current industry leaders, but rather from outsiders, the bystanders of the great industries, who have neither the resources nor the obvious capability to make great advancements in technology, product develop [...]

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Junction Lends Agency Perspective to Financial Marketers’ Events Featuring Industry Leaders

March 15, 2013 – 1:30 pm

The Journal of Financial Advertising and Marketing (JFAM) hosted back to back events in its JFAM:Live! series of financial marketer’s conferences in New York City, attracting leaders from the world’s largest financial brands to engage in sharing ideas and insights about their marketing efforts in 2013. Bill Wreaks, CEO of The Gramercy Institute, publishers of [...]

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Junction Creative Solutions Unveils Brand Refresh

March 11, 2013 – 1:30 pm

Atlanta-based strategic agency Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) unveils a refreshed brand, reflecting its new creative direction. Junction was motivated to enhance its brand look to showcase the breadth of capabilities and experience of the agency. “The Junction brand has certainly matured since we started in 2009,” says Julie Gareleck, CEO & Managing Partner, Junction. “We recognize [...]

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New Blog Look / Exciting Updates Coming

February 27, 2013 – 10:46 am

Have you noticed the new look of Strategy. Impact. Results.? On the heels of a successful 4 years in business, we’ve decided it’s time for a brand refresh. The new design of the blog and our Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages is just a sneak peak. Be sure to subscribe to our blog to receive updates on the upcoming [...]

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Guardian Watch™ Launches Updated Platform Revolutionizing Public Safety Reporting and Response

February 26, 2013 – 12:09 pm

Junction client Guardian Watch™ announces the launch of version 2.0 of its multi-platform application for public safety, intended to empower citizens during emergencies and create safer communities across America. The launch campaign is centered around Atlanta, GA, a rapidly growing major metropolitan area that the company hopes will serve as a model for the power [...]

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A New Era in the Agency/Marketer Relationship

February 21, 2013 – 10:40 am

As businesses move forward in the new year, they are facing an environment that is fraught with change, significant economic uncertainty, and a vast array of new technologies in communications and marketing; a continually fragmented marketing economy. It shouldn’t be surprising that marketers and their agencies are about to experience fundamental changes in their relationship. Traditional time-tested [...]

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Junction Client Saffire Vapor Achieves Notable Growth in Year 1

February 20, 2013 – 12:57 pm

Saffire Vapor, an ecommerce seller and retailer of “high-powered” electronic cigarettes and accessories, achieves notable growth in 2012 and continues to hit growth milestones in Q1 2013. In less than one year, Saffire Vapor has built a successful eCommerce business and opened its first retail store in Murfreesboro, TN. Saffire Vapor founder and CEO Robert [...]

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