What’s It Got To Do With Us?

What’s It Got To Do With Us?

The blog below is reproduced in full from The Cog Blog because every advertiser needs to think hard about Brian Jacob's message. What’s It Got To Do With Us? 13 October 2022 When I was at college, I remember being told by our advertising lecturer that we should not...

There’s Not Enough Emojis For Some.

There’s Not Enough Emojis For Some.

Have you ever gone to post an emoji only to find it doesn't exist? It's a frustrating experience, particularly when it's such an obvious one. How could the emoji gods Unicode forsake you in your time of need? (Unicode is responsible for choosing what becomes an emoji,...

Five Gen Z Trends Shaping the Future of Brand Engagement

Five Gen Z Trends Shaping the Future of Brand Engagement

Gen Zers 18–24 are reshaping the way brands connect with consumers   Unlike the generations that came before them, most Gen Zers don't remember a time before smartphones and social media. For Gen Z, using social media to follow their interests and favorite brands...

Stuff That Bugs Brian….

Stuff That Bugs Brian….

This week’s post is in the form of a Q&A in which Brian Jacobs of Cog Blog opines on a number of matters apparently of great import to the media and advertising industry (based unscientifically on frequency of appearance in his social media feeds). From Elon Musk...

Take Command of your Brand

Take Command of your Brand

Take command of your brand - long-term growth requires a balanced marketing strategy Nielsen's 5th Global Annual Marketing Report was recently released. Based on a global survey, they’ve sought to capture marketers’ sentiment around new marketing channels and...

Social trends 2022

Social trends 2022

1997. Social media is born. Fast forward to 2022 - the world of TikTok, augmented reality and influencers. The latest report from GWI looks at what's changed and the most recent trends. Social media usage has plateaued. Since Q2 2021, time spent on social media has...

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