jon steel

The emperor is wearing no clothes
Mar 10, 2015
Jon Steel

The emperor is wearing no clothes

In the first of a series exploring creative effectiveness, Jon Steel likens the focus on shares, hashtags, 'likes' and social buzz in modern effectiveness case studies to The Emperor's New Clothes and urges the industry to wear something a little more substantial to truly meet its clients' needs.

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