Viewpoints

Fresh Perspectives

The knowledge and experience of our people help make things happen for our clients. Read our observations about life, food and marketing. See some great work. Fresh points of view come from all over our agency. Read on, we’ll get you thinking.

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Stay on Target

Two clients. Two direct mail pieces featuring the exact same free offer. Two completely different outcomes. Read More

Jeff Grutkowski, 9/22/2011

 

Back to School

My daughter Arielle had her first day of kindergarten this week. Parents were invited to stay in the classroom through circle time. Read More

Rob Levine, 9/2/2011

 

Social Media Is Killing Being Social

After recently attending a social media conference this weekend, I’m clearer than ever that people’s social skills are quickly dying. Read More

Susan Gunther, 6/3/2011

 

Never Underestimate the Power of Champagne and Chocolates

In my previous career as Rooms Division Manager at a Quality Inn and Director of Services for a Marriott location, a central theme, for both guests and employees, was personal outreach. Read More

Dawn Widener, 6/3/2011

 

Viewpoints on Gluten: A Mother’s Perspective

It seems like the food industry talks about "gluten-free" like it’s the next bacon craze to jump on. For manufacturers, retailers and restaurateurs, you should approach it seriously but with sensitivity. Read More

Josie Griffin, 4/18/2011

 

I Find Nothing Maddening About March

Millions, maybe even billions of dollars in worker productivity are lost annually to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Could this be where the term “March Madness” actually comes from? Read More

Mike Deming, 3/31/2011

 

Shoppers Do Judge a Book by Its Cover

Having worked in the packaging graphics area for over 20 years, one thing I know is that you can't just make it pretty. Read More

Linda Henley, 3/28/2011

 

Does College Dining Always Have to be Boring?

Call me crazy, but there are so many times that I find myself craving food from my university's dining hall. Read More

Katie Fargnoli, 3/15/2011

 

Losing Your Identity or Making Your Mark?

Over the last year or so, there's been an interesting trend that some brands are undergoing. Some companies and brands have decided to change their entire identities. Read More

Edwin Jenkins, 3/10/2011

 

Go Mobile or Go Home

With over four billion mobile devices in use worldwide, mobile phones outnumber personal computers three to one. If you're not catering to mobile users, you're missing out. Read More

Steve Opilo, 12/10/2010

 

Chefs and Social Media: Making it Count.

With new media platforms, and the lines between personal and professional media consumption increasingly becoming blurred, technology is creating the perfect opportunity for our channel. Read More

Carrie Gardner, 12/1/2010

 

Banner Ad Best Practices

With some work and research, studies have already shown that creating effective banner ads are possible and reachable, which can inevitably lead customers to your site not just to visit, but to participate and take action. Read More

Seth McMillan, 12/1/2010

 

I saw a subliminal advertising executive, but only for a second.

A good brief works for any sales job. But it always helps to have a product, service or comedian you really think the world of. Read More

Rob Ringle, 11/23/2010

 

It’s one thing to provide healthy school lunch options, but what about portion control?

As many kids now have a "bank" to draw from to pay for school lunches, it becomes more and more difficult to manage exactly what your child is buying for lunch. Read More

Wendy Simms, 11/2/2010

 

Batten Down the Hatches or Damn the Torpedoes?

As marketers finalize their FY 11 plans, they are faced with challenges that go back to the 1930's, but are as fresh as 2007. Read More

Rob Levine, 10/19/2010

 

Are you ever too old to trick-or-treat?

As the mother of a 14-year-old son, my husband and I debate at what point he should stop trick-or-treating. Is it only for the very young or the young at heart? Read More

Wendy Simms, 10/19/2010

 

Great clients get great work

It takes a good measure of confidence to creatively think. But I believe it takes vast amounts of courage for clients to approve ideas never attempted before. Read More

Bill Mitchell, 10/19/2010