Monthly Archives: June 2010

  • Let's go for 'Certainty to See' (CTS) & drop 'Opportunity to See' (OTS)

    by Steven Van Belleghem on Jun 21,2010 in the categories: ,

    The greatest invention ever made by media is the term: 'Opportunity to See' (OTS). It's actually some sort of an agreement between an advertiser and media agency that you are paying for something you're not getting. If you have an Opportunity to See of 1 million people, you are sure you won't reach them. In fact, you're sure that you'll only reach a small group of these people. But still: we feel safe by this measure that is selling the illusion of reaching out to the mass. Whereas we all know that you are not reaching out to the mass, people who see your ad are probably already brand users and even more likely brand fans.

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  • Ingredients for success

    by Sam Berteloot on Jun 15,2010 in the categories: ,

    Part two of my review of Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh.

    The final chapter is about Delivering Happiness. It starts with a nice exercise: Ask yourself 'What is your goal in life?' … and then ask youself 'Why?' and then again 'Why' … Ultimately everyone ends up saying it would make me happier. We all have the same goal 'Happiness'. Tony outlines different frameworks.

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  • Marmite ambassadors support the launch of new concept

    by Steven Van Belleghem on Jun 11,2010 in the categories: ,

    Marmite, one of Unilever UK brands, is a brand that people either hate or love. It appears that there is no in-between.

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  • Delivering Happiness

    by Sam Berteloot on Jun 8,2010 in the categories: ,

    In this book Tony Hsieh (CEO of Zappos) gives his personal story of life. The book gives you a good view on what Tony learned from his entrepreneurship and what he feels is important to become a successful company. The 3 main focus points according to Tony are Customer Experience, Culture and Employee development/training.

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  • Some thoughts on the IAB Interact Conference: let's do it!

    by Steven Van Belleghem on Jun 7,2010 in the categories: ,

    Last Wednesday & Thursday, I joined the IAB Europe Conference in Barcelona. First of all: great location, great food & great people there. I really enjoyed it. Thanks IAB for organizing such a great event at such a great location.

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  • Passion sells, a story of my favorite fries place

    by Steven Van Belleghem on Jun 4,2010 in the categories:

    Last Friday I was home late, did not have dinner yet. So, I decided to stop at my favorite fries place in Knesselare (BE). I had to wait in line a few minutes and had the chance to talk to the guy that owns this place. I was amazed by his passion for his job.

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