Why are Americans grappling with obesity? Are there fundamental changes occurring in the design of retail? What's coming after SUVs? Jumpsters are often called upon to give their two cents and share their expertise on a variety of subjects. The work we do gives us a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, business and culture. Here's some of the latest stuff going on in the press, including some stories on Jump's latest exploits.
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August 24, 2007
Reinventing Car Retail...Again
Saturn made its name by figuring out how to buy a car fun. Fifteen years later, Jump helped Saturn take their traditional strengths to the next level, crafting a retail experience that changes the script for car-buying all over again. BusinessWeek's Reena Jana spoke to Jump's Udaya Patnaik about the success of the program, which is rolling out across Saturn's retail network right now.
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August 01, 2007
Reaching Across the Continent
We work in close collaboration to help our clients create new ways to grow. High-performance teams of hybrid thinkers working shoulder to shoulder in a room will beat the lone genius any time. But sometimes, we have teams with members in both the New York and San Mateo offices, and that led to our conference call paper doll program. We made a bunch of cardboard stand-up action figures of members of a team and trotted them out to take part in far-flung calls. Inc. cites the dolls as one of the top ways to have fun at the office. We see it as a way to keep connected. Both theories are probably correct.
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