September 2009 Archive

News from the Front Lines

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Mobile Media World 2-day conference. Technically, I should have been tweeting but I was too busy furiously writing down notes instead. While there was some duplication of content from a previous conference which I had attended, there was also a lot of new information coming from every aspect of the digital/mobile world–from content providers, clients, agencies, media companies, operators (carriers) and more. All the topics were covered, from SMS or MMS to social media to mobile sites and more.

What was generally agreed upon was that the mobile market is the largest existing media market there is; and it’s only getting bigger. Quickly. Of course, no one has a surefire solution that fits every client’s needs but one resounding message was that all clients should be making mobile/digital marketing a part of their marketing mix; much like they’ve done with internet advertising.

If you’d like to find out more, or discuss how this can help you in your marketing efforts, feel free to give us a call. We’d be happy to work with you toward a solution.

The Growth of Facebook

On Tuesday, Facebook grew to 300,000,000 users worldwide. This, from 200,000,000 users; a milestone they hit only in July. In addition, September marked Facebook’s first foray into positive cash flow.

Food Flags

Great ad campaign for the Sydney International Food Festival 2009
by WHYBIN/TBWA, Sydney, Australia.

Australia Brazil

France Greece

India Italy

Japan Korea

Lebanon Spain

Switzerland Vietnam

Advertising Agency: WHYBIN/TBWA, Sydney, Australia
Executive Creative Director: Garry Horner
Creative Director: Matt Kemsley
Art Director: Miles Jeffreys
Copywriter: Tammy Keegan
Photographer: Natalie Boog
Retoucher: Nick Mueller
Food Stylist: Trish Heagerty

CitySounds.FM

CitySounds.FM is a great site that offers tracks that go along with all the major cities. Expect creative electronic and down tempo music. Includes Toronto, Paris, Dublin & many more.

The Transparency Trend

HERE’s an excellent—if not long—article from Trendwatching.com on the trend of transparency and how your customers interact with your brand. Enjoy!