Training and Education

College Kids Prefer Printed Textbooks Over Digital
June 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm

Three out of four (74%) US college students still prefer to use a printed textbook when taking a class, according to the findings of a Student Watch study conducted by OnCampus Research.

Print Outscores Other Media With Bargain Hunters
April 13, 2010 at 3:28 pm

An AdweekMedia/Harris Poll asked consumers their thoughts about the advertising vehicles most likely to assist them in searching out bargains and sales. As reported by AdWeek, "print outscored other media as a venue for ads that would help a person find bargains."

Magazine Cover Ads Often Outperform Other Premium Spots
April 5, 2010 at 10:16 am

Research from Affinity's Vista service about ads on the front covers of magazines -- where advertising had long been seen as controversial within the industry -- finds that advertising can work very well and often outperform ads placed in a magazine's other premium spots.

MIT Study Deflates Online Ad Advantages
February 23, 2010 at 11:48 am

Online advertising can prove better at targeting certain demographics than traditional media, but the increased competition of today's landscape means that these advantages do not automatically translate into greater profits says a study from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Recession Equals Marketing Opportunity
December 14, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Research regarding advertising during a recession found that companies that maintained or increased their ad spend during a recession saw a 275% increase in sales growth during and for the three years following. Companies that cut back or stopped advertising experienced only a 19% increase.