“Maybe gamification is what you do when your busy work isn't compelling enough on its own for people to enjoy themselves.”

“In search of a devil’s advocate, I engaged a regularly confrontational friend in conversation. ‘They’re kids, man. God, you can be so petty.’ I tried to get this friend to discuss the ramifications of marketing with me, and he wouldn’t have any of it. ‘I don’t see what’s wrong with Pikachu being on the side of a jet. Man, just let people do their jobs.’ I tried to explain how creepy it was that Pikachu and jets had nothing to do with each other, that, as it was their coexistence was like two plastic-coated mattresses slowly rubbing against each other in a vacuum. ‘Look, man, those marketing people have to do something. If they don’t, how are they going to feel good about themselves?’”

"The fear is that other bans will follow. In Sweden, no advertising to children under 12 is allowed. With consumer debt such a hot topic, the promotion of personal loans is under attack. And at a time of growing environmental awareness, motor manu…

ask mefi thread reminds me of this service, which looks reputable and has a free PDF guide to designing campaigns