The document discusses the future of advertising and how businesses need to adapt to changing consumer behaviors. It argues that consumers now do most of their research online before contacting salespeople. As a result, businesses need to build strong digital presences to engage consumers early in their buying journeys. The document advocates that businesses focus on lead generation through content marketing, digital distribution channels, and marketing automation tools to reach consumers when they are researching and educate them. It outlines Morris Communications' plans to invest heavily in its digital sales team and lead generation strategies to adapt to these shifts in the advertising industry.