It’s one of the most resilient “bird-in-hand/two-in-bush” arguments. What is the most valuable business marketing approach, customer retention or customer acquisition? It seems like it may be a trick question in that most believe that the only correct answer is that both are equally important. The advent of relevantly inexpensive, multichannel, digital communications has many...Read More

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

Image Credit: janews / Shutterstock.com It wasn’t that long ago when it was widely thought that marketing and advertising among medical services providers was unsavory and unprofessional. There was a sense that providing healthcare services was almost altruistic and that patients should be thankful for those who were present to accommodate their medical needs. Patients...Read More

Junction Creative Launches New Online Experience Ask any successful company the secret to success. Most will speak of the importance of remaining relevant in a competitive environment over time. To achieve viability and longevity requires specific attention to the dynamics of an industry, particularly one with a flawlessly executed successful strategy that blends emotion and...Read More

“Humans have been playing games for thousands of years. Some argue that games predate culture,” said Brandon Marsala, creative director of content and strategy at Mindspace. “Knucklebone dice and painted stones were used by ancient peoples to hone skills, develop critical thinking, or just pass the time. Games are a part of us. Whether it’s...Read More

Unlike the biggest shopping season of the year, the second busiest doesn’t enjoy the same prominence or experience the same anticipation from consumers, unless of course you are a summertime-weary parent. Back to school shopping is the second largest selling opportunity for retailers and it is expected to generate more than $82.8 billion is sales...Read More

John Mackey, as co-CEO of Whole Foods, once said of entrepreneurs, “Though they want to make money — start businesses out of passion.” He went on to say: “Physicians make money, but their mission is to heal; teachers make money, but their desire is to educate; and architects make money, but they yearn to build.”...Read More

For marketers it seemed like a gift from the technology gods. Digital marketing, the limitless opportunity to reach out and connect with infinite numbers of potential customers and grab their undivided attention to your messages where they live, shop, walk, play or relax. Never having to worry about printed media’s shelf life, missed delivered copies...Read More

What does something homemade, dinner, and a greeting card have in common? They’re the top three things Moms want for Mother’s Day. For those who agonize every spring over selecting the perfect gift for their perfect mom, the solution seems rather simple. All we have to do is cook mom her favorite meal and hand-make...Read More

  The ability to reach out and connect to a seemingly infinite number of potential new consumers through a multitude of social media outlets has many businesses focusing attention and media spend on attracting new customers. Today’s digital environment offers significant benefits in time, cost and effectiveness over traditional advertising approaches, providing minute segmentation and...Read More