Obama’s Approach to Big Data: Do As I Say, Not As I Do


One of the keys to success for President Barack Obama’s reelection bid was its masterful use of data. But lost in the hype is this: The administration supports a browser-based do not track system that, if pervasive, would throw a wrench into the data-collection tactics that empowered the campaign.

Even today BarackObama.com features data-tracking cookies from several online ad and analytics firms.

The Mitt Romney and Obama campaigns spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2012 on data and related services to enhance their own voter contact information, inform their online and offline messaging and target ads. At the same time, Congress is inspecting the practices of firms that buy, sell and filter consumer data for corporate marketers.

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Brands should take heed of the enduring power of kindness

It shouldn’t take a natural disaster on the scale of a hurricane for brands to recognise that kindness, from corporations as well as individuals, really does matter to consumers, writes Nicola Kemp.

Aegis notches up 10% revenue growth for third quarter

Aegis has reported third quarter revenue growth of 10% and continued its track record of outperforming larger groups on organic growth.

Brand should take heed of the enduring power of kindness

It shouldn’t take a natural disaster on the scale of a hurricane for brands to recognise that kindness, from corporations as well as individuals, really does matter to consumers, writes Nicola Kemp.

Twitter adds former News Corp president Chernin to board

Twitter has appointed media mogul and former News Corporation president Peter Chernin to its board as it seeks to strengthen its media and entertainment ties.

Škoda to sponsor Simon Bates on Smooth

Škoda, the car marque, has signed a significant six-figure deal to sponsor Simon Bates’ breakfast show on Smooth Radio as part of the marketing for its new family hatchback, the Škoda Rapid.

Karmarama wins B&Q’s £40 million advertising

B&Q has awarded its £40 million advertising account to Karmarama.

MINI Countryman: Farmville

English Description
It’s time to make a U turn.
To sign out from your social network’s game.
And sign in on a first person adventure.
Trade #s for crossroads.
@s for roundabouts.
J for road signs.
Life has plenty of explanation marks already.
And, sincerely, 140 characters are never enough.
Virtual will always try to be real but real will never, never be virtual.
Turn off everything that grounds you, turn on something that releases you.
Leave your little virtual horses and get hold of 160hp.
The farm is out there.
Go play.
Getaway.

Advertising Agency: Energy Marketing Comunicacao, Brazil
Production Company: Indice Design, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Chief Creative Officer: Vitor Knijnik
Creative Director: Vitor Knijnik, Giba Lages
Copywriter: Marcel Ares
Art Director: Giba Lages
Agency Producer: Moema Porro
Account Supervisor: Aline Velha
Sound Design: Juke Box
Arrangement: Juke Box
Animation: Pict Estudio
Account Manager: Vivianne Brafmann

Campaign Viral Chart: John Lewis’s journey racks up 184,000 shares

Red Bull has claimed another viral chart victory with a five-minute video that has been shared more than half a million times this week, while John Lewis’s Christmas ad takes third place.

Campaign Viral Chart: John Lewis Christmas journey shared 184,000 times

Red Bull has claimed another viral chart victory with a five minute video that has been shared more than half a million times this week, while John Lewis’s Christmas offering has entered in third place.

RB tables $1.4bn offer for US vitamin group

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is aiming to break into the vitamins, minerals and supplements global market by making an offer to buy US company Schiff Nutrition International.

2013 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

Découvert en version coupé il y a plusieurs mois, voici une nouvelle version de la « Lamborghini Aventador » en découvrable Roadster et bleu métallisé. Un supercar doté d’un toit en fibre de carbone amovible, à double bosses. Une vitesse de pointe toujours identique à 350 km/h. Disponible dans le courant de l’année 2013.

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Gruesomely Slashed Furniture – Cao Hui’s Victimized Chair Spews Organs Like a Human Being (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Cao Hui’s organic sculptures look like a giant monster came and slashed up the place.

The Chinese artist’s detailed work depicts a literally fleshy chair. With peach-colored skin, the…

Uol Radio Station: Dictators

“Don’t let anyone decide what music you listen to.”

Advertising Agency: Borghierh/Lowe, São Paulo, Brazil
Executive Creative Director: Jose Henrique Borghi, Erh Ray
Creative Director: Fernando Nobre
Copywriter: Rodrigo Martin
Art Director: Denis Gaddini
Photographer: Corbis
Illustrator: Perfecto Design
Art Buyer: Bibiana Oliveira
Account Manager: Priscilla Carvalho, Viviane Moura

Foot Locker: Kyrie in the air

Advertising Agency: BBDO, New York, USA
Chief Creative Officer: David Lubars
Senior Creative Director: Chris Beresford-Hill, Dan Lucey
Associate Creative Director: Alex Taylor, Jason Stefanik
Production Company: O Positive

Aegis outperforms WPP with 10% revenue growth

Aegis has reported third quarter revenue growth of 10% and is holding to its full-year forecast, in contrast to WPP’s recent lowering of its forecast.

Mindshare and PPA study tackles magazine econometrics

Magazines show a higher average ROI than any other media channels according to research carried out by Mindshare and the PPA and revealed at the Science Museum this morning.

Mysteriously Moody Editorials – The M le Monde November 2012 Photoshoot Stars Lara Stone (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Dark, mysterious and all kinds of moody, the M le Monde November 2012 editorial is a treat for the eyes. The typically glamorous look involving red lips and dark eyes is given a futuristic tribal…

Peugeot, Honda and Selfridges back Children in Need

Brands including Peugeot, Honda and Selfridges are showing support for tonight’s Children in Need fundraiser with activity including Peugeot replacing its lion logo with Pudsey Bear.

Pit House

Le studio UID architects a récemment réalisé cette magnifique maison appelée « Pit house » pour une famille japonaise. Située dans la préfecture d’Okayama, cette résidence charmante propose un aménagement très réussi pour un rendu très lumineux. Plus d’images dans la suite de l’article.

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