Category: Digital
Trending from G/L: Wearable Tech Cycles On
Wearable tech is continuing to explode, with both established brands and tech start-ups entering the fold. Here's one cool new example.
Higher Education: Is Free Coursework Charity or Promotion?
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will offer a seemingly revolutionary MBA program they call the iMBA. But is there a catch?
2015 Internet Trends Report – What Stands Out
Every year, Mary Meeker from KPCB, a top Silicon Valley firm, releases a digital report, which offers a comprehensive look at how the web is changing and evolving.
G/L is Hiring! – Associate Creative Director
Geile/Leon is growing! We’re looking for creative individuals who want to build brand-driven strategic marketing solutions that mean something to those we’re trying to reach. Folks who want to work hard and have a lot of fun along the way. If that sounds like something you think you could be a part of, read on: […]
Climbing the Mountain of Interactive Infographics
I’m a Mount Everest Freak! I’ve read all the survivor books including Into Thin Air and Left for Dead. While my chances of getting to Everest anytime soon are slim (like a snowball’s chance in hell…pardon the pun), I came across one of the most engaging infographics I have ever encountered, called Scaling Everest. It’s an interactive infographic published online by the Washington Post that takes you on a virtual climb up to the peak of Everest - all from a simple click or swipe of your mouse.
Consumer Engagement: Branding Your Memories
The broad term “experiential marketing” can translate to a million different tactics and strategies, but the core goal remains the same–create consumer engagement and experiences that aid in the evolution of your brand.
Brands on Social Media: Keys to finding “Insta” Success
While it’s true that Instagram has evolved dramatically since being initially released in 2010, at least one main value holds true: strong visual content compels people.
Ad Viewability: “Game of War”
Recently, Ken Wheaton of Advertising Age wrote an opinion piece on ad viewability. We shared the piece in our meeting this morning, and because Game of War ads make me want to pull my hair out, and I suppose more importantly because of viewability, I felt the need to share.
Consumer Engagement: Think Your Marketing is Tough? Try Selling Heart Attacks.
Everyone who needs a car probably has one, and once they buy one, you won’t see them again for 3-5 years. So the car companies try to keep you engaged with their brand, and when the need eventually comes around again, their image is swimming around somewhere in the back of their customers mind space. Your healthcare marketing plan should have that same impact.
Trending Now from G/L: The Evolving Content Landscape
Creating engaging content should be one of the biggest objectives for most brands for the foreseeable future. However, sometimes there is a disconnect in defining what engaging content actually looks like. While primarily text-based blogs (like this one!) are incredibly important, being creative about the vehicle that content is served on is evolving rapidly...