As a collector and as someone who has a fetish for things illustrated, drawn, sketched, music-tized, videotized and demonstrated- especially information in a graphical format – I try to spread, bookmark and pin whenever/whatever I can/find something of value. Helps me keep a repository and go back to it when I need it- say if I am working on a strategy or need to get inspired for visualizing something.
One thing that struck me recently is that companies/brands have been sending many infographics. These are professionally developed graphics or hand drawn …

Internet was always about faster access- access to content and access to people.

And just about lately- the powerhouses of the web are moving towards real time internet- in an unprecedented manner.

The phenomenon is noteworthy because the net product is more than the sum of its parts.

Digital Marketing field is a field where you can either be like a monkey- sitting on a tree and making some noise- or you get into the jungle and ride the tiger. I am finding myself at the center of another big change agent role- and a wonderful opportunity…

A presentation to make people appreciate that all marketing disciplines need to work together; engagement led marketing thinking is the glue in integrated marketing; and the key steps in drafting an engagement led integrated marketing strategy.

Historically exchanges have been widely utilised by agencies and clients as an effective way to drive DR goals… but for building brand? Can this channel ever be utilised to achieve branding goals? Could a brand-focused client take advantage of the available reach and frequency that exchanges offer?

Interesting video and presentation on how did Starbucks become the most ‘social’ brands on the internet. Download or watch.

Following up on my much earlier post on some practical uses of Augmented Reality for marketing, here is one on what it could look like in the future- have seen many around the same topic, but this one struck- and thought should share. If for nothing else, then for the pure eye candy and the ‘cool’ factor that marketers are mostly after.
The setting could be in your kitchen.
Enjoy.

Some random ramblings I wrote in Jan 2010- but publishing only now.
I love the punchline for TED. This is how punchlines should be- packed with impact, attitude and clarity of message.
Quick meaning:
TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called …

In past life, I have been a salesperson. As a matter of fact, I still am one. Come to think of it, we all are, in a way.
More so those who have been around in the digital marketing industry (across its various disciplines).
In the founding years of Digital Marketing in Asia (1999-2006), if you had anything to do with digital marketing, you essentially had to sell hard. Everyone loved to listen, but few actually bought what you were selling. Specially ‘digital media’ was an abstract thought in the early days …

Something exciting in the world of mobile advertising and digital advertising. Apple iAds. My thoughts on this one.

Some marketing initiatives from government aided institutions in Singapore

Showcasing some really cool yet workable Augmented Reality concepts