e-commerce & social media

Some claim that the best way to learn a craft is by imitating -- studying and copying the authorities of your industry with the intention of adopting their techniques. But too often, we rely only on the current lanscape of creative to inspire us. You need a dose of history -- in a modern format, of course!

We created a "social profile" for 10 icons of the advertising industry to guide you in discovering more about his or her creative work, famous words, and life.

Be inspired and challenged by these masters of creativity.

Via Jeff Domansky

Price still rules as an online purchase influencer, but basic brand assets should not be ignored in online product presentations.

Clear, concise, and pertinent product descriptions make online shoppers press the “Buy” button more often than do favorable reviews. In fact, only price topped persuasive product copy as a purchase influencer, according to a survey of 500 consumers conducted by Markettree for HookLogic.

Price remains king, with 84% of consumers designating it as one of the top three factors that cause them to buy. Sixty-three percent named product descriptions, and 49% listed reviews. Bringing up the rear were videos, named by only 12%. Fundamental brand assets like product names, images, and features, maintains HookLogic's survey report, are the bottom-of-the-funnel items most likely to turn browsers into buyers....

Via Jeff Domansky