September 18th, 2018
Shopping for Brand Trust: Instagram’s Newest Endeavor
Instagram *may* be venturing into the world of e-commerce very soon. It’s currently fairly easy to shop products you see on Instagram – both through Shopping on Instagram and with second party apps like Like To Know It – not to mention the update Monday that now allows users to shop via Stories and the Explore page. Read More
September 7th, 2018
Balloons in the Bedroom – A Commentary on Influencer Marketing
I just read an article discussing Johnson & Johnson and content creator Scarlett Dixon’s Instagram post that is so clearly staged with a bottle of Listerine that it’s laughable. To the point that it makes you wonder if the bizarreness was intentional. Read More
September 4th, 2018
Instagram TV is Here
Co-authored by Rebecca Weber and Justin Henriksen
We are so excited that Instagram TV has finally launched. One piece of the puzzle that seemingly has been missing from this platform is long-form vertical video. For marketers and businesses, this can build upon the growing need and proven success of sharing consumable content, which will impact your brand and bottom-line revenue. Read More
August 27th, 2018
Is the Urban Meyer Incident Descriptive of a State of Declining Organizational Culture?
THE Ohio State University – Urban Meyer – News Conference Provides Few Examples of Strong Public Relations Practices
As a football and athletics fan, I understand the reason why the Ohio State University Aug. 22 news conference suspending Urban Meyer was scripted in this manner. Read More
August 24th, 2018
Bozell Adds Eight New Staff Members
Bozell, a full-service advertising and public relations agency, announces the addition of eight new employees to the account service, public relations, media and digital departments. Read More
August 22nd, 2018
I guess, if you’re gonna Twitter …
For better or worse, Twitter is still a thing. I’ve been a user since early 2008. Since then, it’s where I’ve learned about breaking news (Michael Jackson’s demise), local matters (traffic issues and weather alerts) and, of course, my favorite topic, advertising.
A few recommendations on worthwhile advertising Twitter accounts to follow: Read More
August 16th, 2018
Walk the Walk: Bozell’s Awesome Company Culture
It’s no secret that company culture is a huge deal to us here at Bozell. But we don’t just talk the talk – we really do also walk the walk when it comes to company perks like a free 24/7 snack bar, beer keg, flexibility and amazing company-wide parties. These things aren’t all just for fun though. Read More
August 13th, 2018
To the Next Interns
Dear New Interns,
Bozell is full of incredibly talented people who know their stuff, and you get to work alongside them. We know you’re going to do great work and learn a ton, so let’s get you up to speed fast. Here are some things we, the interns of yesteryear, have discovered. Read More
August 8th, 2018
Ron Anderson, 1936-2018
Ron Anderson, 1936-2018.
Most of you won’t know the name, but you should. Ron Anderson was one of the humble, unsung greats in the ad business, and he played a vital role in not only the success of Bozell, but in fostering a second creative revolution in advertising.
August 8th, 2018
Social Selling – A Sales Strategy That Sticks
When consumers want to learn more about a business, where do they turn? Here’s a clue – the answer is no longer a three-inch yellow brick of a book that ends up on your doorstep. Read More