Image Credit: Aphasara / Shutterstock.com A consumer’s perception of a brand and its values, products, and services can have a dramatic impact on purchase behavior. Believe it or not, most of us act upon our powers of perception rather than on unbiased, objective reasoning. Given nearly identical facts about a brand’s products and services, consumers...Read More

Atlanta-based strategic firm Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) releases a perspective written by CEO and Managing Partner Julie Gareleck, entitled “Turning Mindshare into Brandshare.” The perspective highlights the need for marketers to react to drastic shifts in consumer behavior brought on by new technology and a changing economic climate. Junction has established itself as leader in...Read More

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...Read More