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The first ad, about you.
Posted on October 11, 2012 at 2:10 pm by James Barnes

Today we’re proudly unveiling an application we’ve been working for Ending Spending Action Fund, the first truly personalized ad spot in politics. It’s called “The Ad About You”, and is a first-of-its-kind online application utilizing a Facebook user’s photos of family and friends to deliver and enhance a personalized political message. Continue reading

A Priceless Peer Review
Posted on April 5, 2012 at 6:19 pm by James Barnes

Campaign Solutions is always proud of the work we do for our clients, but we’re doubly so when it’s recognized by our peers as the best in the business.
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Buying the World a Coke in the 21st Century
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:27 am by James Barnes

Google and original advertising “Mad Man” Harvey Gabor re-imagined the “Buy the World a Coke” campaign, and the result was simply breathtaking. Continue reading

3 things to expect from Facebook’s inaugural marketing conference
Posted on February 22, 2012 at 11:50 am by James Barnes

According to Ad Age and other sources, Timeline for Pages will make its debut next week in New York. What does this mean for you? Continue reading

Friendster Finds A New Friend
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 4:29 pm by James Barnes

Yesterday, Friendster, the grandfather of social networking, announced that it would be deleting the majority of its users’ information and shifting focus entirely. The site, undergoing a realignment after being passed around through a few purchases, will abandon its ambitions in the traditional social networking space in favor of social gaming and entertainment. The most interesting part? The new Friendster will reportedly be built on Facebook. Continue reading

Stalker apps offer glimpse of Facebook future
Posted on February 27, 2011 at 6:53 pm by James Barnes

The social media blogosphere has been abuzz in the past week about a new Facebook app called “Waiting Room,” the cousin of Breakup Notifier, which was recently blocked by Facebook. Beyond the frivolity (and admitted creepiness) of it all, I think it’s a creative idea, and gives those of us who do this for a living a couple lessons on how to best capitalize on the Facebook platform. Continue reading