Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at
10:59 pm
<p>I want to take a moment to offer some thoughts, suggestions and interesting facts about how — as buyers, planners and other managers of the media mix — we may leverage the new-found wealth of media choices to drive greater impact for our advertising clients.<br /><br />The Rapid Expansion of Technology Adoption -<br /><br />If you’ve been thinking technology evolution is happening at a faster pace than ever before, you’re right. In simple terms, the half-life of new technologies — and as a result, new choices — is happening faster, with greater proliferation than at any other time in history. While it took roughly 50 years for 50% of the U.S. population to own a car, it took half that time for televisions to reach this milestone and less than 10 years for the magical 50% to own a cell phone. In short, innovation is here to stay, and its products will continue to take larger audiences by storm in less time than ever before.<br /><br />Adoption breeds customization. This is especially true of technology used in alternative advertising. Looking at the evolution of television, it’s interesting to note the growth of networks, the advent of cable (and satellite) technology, and the resulting explosion of channels (i.e. programming) that has followed. According to Nielsen, in just our current decade (2000-2008), the average number of television stations that each US household receives is 119, almost double the 61 channels that were available in 2000. But media consumption trends have also changed. TV is used for more than just programming (think Nintendo Wii), and programs can be viewed on more than just one screen (think Internet). All of this makes for confusion and frustration. Or does it?<br /><br />Implications – <br /><br />Why should we care? Simply stated, today’s consumer is younger, less focused on traditional media, and multi-tasks at an alarming rate. These consumers are seeking their branded information through non-traditional means, because the original avenues are seen as too slow, too old or too expensive.<br /><br />This is an opportunity for alternative and out-of-home media to take a leadership role in the new media landscape. The July 10, 2009 Morgan Stanley research report, How Teenagers Consume Media, came from the peer research of one of their 15-year old interns. One quote caught my eye: "However, campaigns such as the …characters painted on the side of affordable steel buildings generate interest because they are different and cause people to stop and think about the advert, maybe leading to further research."<br /><br />Time to Profit -<br /><br />New and different only makes sense if it works; if it delivers against specific business metrics and, in the end, delivers more customers, greater profits, deeper insights or any other quantifiable business objectives the messages are being developed to deliver. However, new and different is needed in today’s media mix because consumers are looking for it …and demanding it.<br /><br />The broad array of companies and assets that alternative media companies represent can help media planners and buyers fill a new and important niche in reaching consumers at their point of impact: when they’re open to a branded message and want to learn more. A quick search alternative advertising assets on the Internet can offer you a wide range of media possibilities to stir the creative juices.</p>
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at
9:50 pm
Airline engineering is one of the most prestigious and lucrative branches of engineering. In order to become an airline engineer, it is best to start preparing as soon as possible – from your schooldays, in fact. Here is an outline of the steps that lead to a successful career in airline engineering:<P /><P />At the school level. Engineers need to be excellent at mathematics and physics. Chemistry is also highly useful, but you can get by even if you are not stellar at it. Develop your knowledge and expertise of geometry, spatial reasoning, calculus and of course algebra. The competition for the best engineering courses is as tough as it gets, so you will need to be one of the best in your batch to get through. <P /><P />Prepare for the competitive exams by developing your concepts and solving papers – this will increase your speed of thought as well as writing. Solve papers within the allotted time, and do this for at least three months before the examination.<P /><P />At the online college rankings or university level. You may have the choice of a single Bachelor’s degree, or an integrated Bachelors + Masters. Both have their merits as well as demerits, so choose according to the institution and the faculty. <P /><P />While you are at the university, you will be offered internships. Internships are <P /><P />A) an opportunity to get used to working in a job situation<P />B) an opportunity to cultivate relationships with people in your industry<P />Choose your internships carefully, and exploit the opportunity well. <P /><P />While looking for your first job. If you don’t already have a job offer from one of the companies where you interned, this is another phase where you will have some hard slogging to do. The options you can exercise while looking for jobs are:<P /><P />1) Local papers, of the city where you want to work. <P />2) Job fairs. Held annually at the best universities or in central locations of major cities, job fairs are places where you can directly talk to company representatives to find out the job scenario. On-the-spot recruitment can happen – though rarely – but you will definitely get a chance to sit for an interview. Always bring along your resume and portfolio, and wear your best manner at such places!<P />3) Business networking. Get in touch, and stay in touch, with the most important people you know in your industry. Cultivate friendships with them, while making sure not to appear like a weasel just out for advantage. Make sure that you are the person they will recommend when they see a job vacancy you are eligible to fill.<P />4) Online job boards. Many major airlines rely on the Internet to get new recruits. While higher positions are usually filled up along the social grapevine, it is the entry-level jobs that are accessible to outsiders – and have the toughest competition.<P /><P /> Airline engineering is a career of hard work and big rewards. With proper qualifications and some years of hard work, you can become a very valuable asset to an airline. <P />
Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at
8:41 pm
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