10 Brands That May Disappear in 2011

I came across this article in Yahoo Finance predicting brands that may disappear next year. Some of the brands I expected to be on the list but the other were quite surprising. I am not an economist and I really don't follow the global economy that much but I guess the world hasn't fully recovered from it.

Top Digital Trends for 2010

This article by Brian Morissey taken from Adweek.com

2. The End of the Digital Agency.

There won't be a moment when the invisible line dividing digital and traditional agencies is completely erased. But 2010 will see the distinction blur to the point of being meaningless. The Great Race, as Forrester Research calls it, pits digital shops looking to hone their branding chops against traditional agencies adding tech skills. More digital agencies will compete for (and sometimes win) through-the-line assignments, and more clients will be willing to choose a lead agency based on which of its roster shops comes to the table with the best idea.

Continue with the article here.

I particularly chose #2 on the list since this was discussed in one of our meetings that we need to be able to provide the complete servicing needs for our clients. I am very confident that our company can address this issue locally

Manny Pacquiao makes web history?

Manny Pacquiao was in 5 of the 10 hottest terms in Google Trends during his historic fight Miguel Cotto. If people still question the power of the internet and still ask how many Filipinos are online maybe this is proof of that. I think it is safe to assume that it is his fellow Pinoys that are following his fight. I can say that I was one of those trying to get free streaming video of the fight.

Click on the Huffington Post article here.

Did you know 4.0 re-post

I am re-posting this since the window on my first post last month was quite small. Anyway, here's a glimpse on how fast technology changes. I'll post the earlier versions as well...even in with these videos change happens really fast...

Reviewing is the New Advertising | ReveNews

With Web 2.0 word of mouth marketing is really gaining ground and marketers should take notice. This is especially true for high ticket items but the recent corned tuna wars seems to be changing this. There is now this gap between awareness and purchase which marketers should worry about and which they should address. This article tells us about the 'reviews' which they call the new advertising.

Reviewing is the New Advertising | ReveNews