It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. This is the philosophy of Norman Guadagno, head of marketing for Carbonite. This year we’ve seen that there is no such thing as invulnerability- Panera […]
Nike Dreams Crazy
Odds are you heard about Nike in some capacity last week. They announced their 30thanniversary Just Do It campaign, starring former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Odds are you’ve heard about him too – in 2016 […]
Ikea Shifts Its Marketing Strategy
If you’ve ever been in an Ikea, you know it can feel more like a museum than a department store. Yellow lines on the floor navigate you through living pictures of bedrooms, kitchens, offices, etc. […]
Thoughts from Google Marketing Live Keynote
In July Google held a conference and livestream where it announced upcoming innovations in all things Googley. Speakers across various marketing specializations focused on three themes: value, transparency, and trust. But if you listen to […]
Global Branding: Guinness Plans to Open First U.S. Brewery Since 1954
There are not many beers that are quite as iconic as a Guinness. The Irish stout, which any beer aficionado knows requires a very particular pour in order for the “storm” or surge to settle […]
“Mass Disruption”: What P&G and MasterCard Have to Say About Current Marketing Trends
The face of marketing is rapidly evolving. This is no secret. Companies of all industries and sizes from social media, to startups, as well as the bigger players are learning that it’s time toss out […]
What’s in a Name: Should Heinz Change the Name of “Salad Cream”?
According to an article by Time, Kraft Heinz has recently announced that it will be changing the name of a beloved condiment in the UK from Salad Cream to Sandwich Cream. Ironically being a favorite […]
Emotional Connection: What Merch Can Mean for Marketing
Creating a connection with your consumers is not only a necessary practice in PR and customer service, but also is a means to create stronger marketing. But how exactly does one accomplish creating stronger connections […]
Healthy Advertising: Points to Consider When Making Health Claims
False health claims are nothing new to business and advertising. From special elixirs said to re-grow hair to diet pills, businesses have unfortunately benefited from these fluffed fabrications, misleading not only consumers but health trends. […]
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts Attempt Rebranding with Launch of New Ad Campaigns
Just last fall, BSA made the announcement that they would now accept girls into their organization. While some met this with support, others voiced disapproval or criticism. The Girl Scouts of America were one […]
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