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Top 10 Consumer Trends
Posted by Mal Chia on February 24th, 2010 at 2:48pm
After much anticipation, here are Square Holes’ Top 10 consumer trends we have observed in 2009. Watch the video for a brief explanation of each one.
- Visible Gossip
- Lazy Advocates
- Sensible Youth
- Make the News
- Pick and Mix Environmentalism
- Essential Indulgences
- Emotional Relevance
- Unfettered Authenticity
- Digital Divide
- Serendipity
Posted in Insight
Intel Rock Star
Posted by Mal Chia on October 2nd, 2009 at 12:30pm
Not sure when it started airing in Oz, but I came across this TVC from Intel over the weekend which I absolutely love! Instead of the product, the focus is on the culture and the personalities at the organisation. Well worth the 30 seconds…
Originally posted here
Posted in Advertising
The Generation Gap/Myth
Posted by Mal Chia on at 12:01pm
In the second half of 2007, Square Holes worked with AIM SA and SA Great to conduct research into the attitudes and needs of younger workers [aged under 40]. Building on the success of the 2007 study, AIM SA and Square Holes explored broader issues in relation to the needs of differing groups of workers.
Interestingly, the study discovered workplace relations are founded on psychographics rather than demographics. Four different segments were identified in the workplace.
Which one do you think you are?
- The Dynamo
- The Gimme
- The Made it
- The Plodder
Get the executive summary and the full report.
Posted in Research
Ditch the pitch, start the conversation
Posted by Mal Chia on September 25th, 2009 at 10:26am
Digital Media published an article recently written by B&T writers based on a study by Light Speed Research that said Australians and Japanese were more resistant to overtures from brands on social networks.
This was in contrast to their peers in India and China who were more likely to have their opinions of a brand improved if they were engaged via social media channels.
Posted in Digital
Think! Digital Session Wrap-Up and Slides
Posted by Mal Chia on September 17th, 2009 at 3:51pm
Last week, Jason and I presented to a room full of clients and agencies about the challenges traditional marketers face integrating digital into their strategy. Taking different yet convergent points of view, we discussed emerging trends in digital marketing through our own observations and experiences across multiple industries.
Integration was the common thread, especially in relation to marketing departments, campaigns and creative ideas. Unsurprisingly, there was a strong interest in social media with many organisations struggling with what tools to use and how best to apply it. We rounded off the session with an ‘interactive’ discussion with Via Media boss, Jason Neave, and AdelaideNow’s David Kuchel getting in on the action with a few interesting questions raised about PURL’s and the need to maintain strategic focus with digital executions (instead of digital for digital’s sake).
You can view and download the slides below…