Seems the latest fad in our industry is consumer-generated advertising (affectionately known as 'desperately seeking buzz' marketing). Now, I'm all for exploring new media for our clients. But by asking amateurs to do a professional marketers' job, have we gone mad? Or have clients and select agencies lost faith in the creative talent on their payrolls?
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