Tag Archives: revenue

Crunch the Numbers

It is a phrase that has been seen in headlines of articles across industry publications, frequently heard in board rooms, and endlessly repeated on internet forums. Yes, ‘Big Data’ has been a hot-button topic and a dominant trend for some time now, but all evidence points to an army of executives, marketers, and other leaders [...]

No Fright in this Night

As Halloween descends upon us, images of copious amounts of candy corn and miniature chocolates, vampires and werewolves, and children roaming moonlit streets on a brisk autumn evening are conjured. The latest scary movie (this season, it’s the fourth installment of the Paranormal Activity franchise) hits the theaters, and in 2012, some real life drama [...]

Sharing A Social Snapshot

Two months after Facebook announced the acquisition of the mobile photo editing and sharing app Instagram for $1B in cash, the social media giant has become the favorite subject of scrutiny in the financial media. The 10-figure purchase was made in anticipation of an IPO on the NASDAQ; part of a feverish run up to [...]

Ctrl+P

Publishers, once the go-to source for news, information, and editorials, have been forced to reinvent the space due to total digital domination.  The decreased demand for print copy has posed a challenge to publishers.  In February 2009, PEW Research Center Publications reported that the print losses were considerable and the digital era was making a [...]

The Rise of the Grouponomy

In 1950, consumers across America were clipping coupons from the Sunday circular.  These days, couponing doesn’t require scissors but rather an internet connection or smart phone to access deal sites such as LivingSocial, woot!, Daily Deal, and Groupon, among others.  Businesses are looking for broader customer reach while consumers search for the best price.  Despite [...]

The Star Athlete’s Ace in the Hole

Professional athletes are some of the world’s strongest influencers.  With unparalleled media exposure, these athletes have a reputation akin to that of a celebrity. Even at the top of their sport, an athlete’s time in the limelight is relatively limited (3-10 years on average), as younger, stronger players enter the game to replace them.  Building [...]

Mobility, Productivity, Birds in a Slingshot…

Mobile gaming has certainly gained traction with users since Tetris became the first game to go mobile in 1994. Mobile games are now fully integrated with social platforms, driving unprecedented user engagement. Global revenue from mobile gaming grew from $2.6 billion in 2005 to $5.8 billion in 2008. Assuming the same rate of growth, the [...]

Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) Heeds Its Own Advice To React, Adapt, And Thrive To Create A More Sustainable Business

ATLANTA, GA: December 09, 2010 – Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta based strategic firm, faced the economic challenges head on to not only survive, but flourish.  By employing the same strategic principles applied to Junction clients, the firm achieved remarkable growth in an otherwise unpredictable business climate. Junction attributes the success of the firm [...]