Interesting Honda Video created by Wieden+Kennedy to celebrate 65 years of Honda. It shows Honda’s automotive journey through a nut in the hands of an Engineer. Video looks very simple but it must have taken huge efforts and some smart CGI.
Future of TV
Television has ruled the advertising and marketing world for decades. Emotions run high every time people talk about Future of TV. Digital Natives believe that the TV is dead or going to die very soon. Analogue Missionaries argue vehemently against it and proudly preach that Digital is a new kid on the block but TV will always be dominant. Interestingly, Digital Immigrants are caught in between and undecided on the future as well as which group they would support. I’m Digital Native and have been part of this debate for many years. I have been researching this topic for years and have spoken to many experts to get objective views … Continue reading »
Small Data Big Data
Big data is big in almost every possible sphere of business and marketing. Conferences are loaded with sessions on big data. Online and print journals are filling up pages advocating big data. Industry analysts are bullish about it. And even fresh university graduates are throwing in big data in resumes and interviews. It is almost positioned as a magic potion that is going to solve most business and marketing problems. Needless to say marketers are excited about it and trying to embrace it quickly. Agency executives are busy creating decks highlighting their domain expertise and capabilities. Social marketing is not spared from the big data euphoria. I have seen many … Continue reading »
The Art of Asking
Great speech by Amanda Palmer. Brands can learn so many things from it.
Go back to basics or continue to be irrelevant
Content suddenly has become flavor of the year and content marketing on social platforms is widely discussed. The entire marketing community seems to have suddenly woken up to this a-ha moment and most brands are now want to create custom content. Agencies are busy developing strategies and ideas to develop and distribute custom brand content. Conference agendas are filled with topics related to power of content and viral marketing. Audience is almost always wanting to know “how to create viral campaigns” and “how can my video become as popular as Gangnam Style.” Most people are looking for easy answers. Industry experts at these conferences usually throw suggestions like “do a … Continue reading »