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Columnist Brian Jacobs uses his experiences within the world of marketing and advertising to provide insightful commentary on the changing landscape, including trends among full-service ad agencies, media agencies, media planning, and multi-disciplinary communication planning.

In or Out?

By Brian Jacobs

Trust Me … The Troublesome Growing Trust Gap

By Brian Jacobs

Online Ads and the Black Hole

By Brian Jacobs