Branding is a buzz word today, so everyone wants to drop it like the name of the hottest new rapper out there. While it’s overused and abused, it’s still an instrumental element to companies and people everywhere. “Good brands are able to set the tone, create the scene, and make us a part of itContinue reading “The Art of Branding”
Category Archives: Branding
How Ben Affleck’s Story Carried Argo to a Best Picture Oscar (And What We Can Learn From It)
When Argo won Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards, I was thrilled. Don’t get me wrong; there was some stiff competition in the category, and I was impressed by some of the challengers, most notably LINCOLN. However, it was interesting to watch how Ben Affleck’s Best Director snub by the Academy became a leadingContinue reading “How Ben Affleck’s Story Carried Argo to a Best Picture Oscar (And What We Can Learn From It)”
Super Bowl XLVII: Not A Complete Blackout
I planned on writing about marketing lessons to be had from some of the better Super Bowl commercials until I read 5 Marketing Lessons From the Super Bowl’s Most Popular Commercials from the fine folks at Entrepreneur this morning. So that’s been done. Speaking of the Super Bowl commercials, I felt like they grew moreContinue reading “Super Bowl XLVII: Not A Complete Blackout”
A Toast, ABSOLUT! Branding At Its Finest
What’s your favorite brand? Seriously, take a moment to think about a brand that captures your attention with its story, connects with you and seems to invite you to try their product. For me, one of those brands is ABSOLUT VODKA. Initially, I was intrigued by their advertising, especially their splashy, sophisticated print ads. TheyContinue reading “A Toast, ABSOLUT! Branding At Its Finest”
How Elvis Can Inspire Your Success
If you didn’t notice, Elvis Presley‘s birthday was Tuesday (January 8th). He would have been 78 if he were still alive today. Man, that’s hard to believe. Despite his untimely death, Elvis achieved considerable fame and status as the King of Rock and Roll. How did he get there? God-given talent, a lot of hardContinue reading “How Elvis Can Inspire Your Success”
4 Reasons #GivingTuesday Is Succeeding (And You Can Too!)
November 27, 2012 was the inaugural #GivingTuesday. Here are four reasons why this powerful movement is succeeding that your business or brand can use to succeed too.
Social Media Savvy: It’s All About the Brand
UPDATED: It’s Still All About the Brand Whether you’re a social media superstar or a company touting your social savvy, it’s all about the brand. The social media platforms’ brands, that is. Are you brand compliant? In July,Continue reading “Social Media Savvy: It’s All About the Brand”
Rage Against The Political Machine — 5 Takeaways for Your Marketing Efforts
I’m not a political junkie, but I do consider myself a well-informed voter. I vote for each candidate individually, not strictly along party lines, and actually put some time and thought into my decisions. Throw in the fact that I’m an advertising major, and you probably figure I can’t get enough of the campaign season.Continue reading “Rage Against The Political Machine — 5 Takeaways for Your Marketing Efforts”
Sponsorship: Your Name Here
I was sitting at an Akron Aeros (AA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) baseball game the other night when a hitter broke his bat. Shortly after he was thrown out at first (and the pitcher danced out of the way of the jagged bat head), the PA announcer said, “That broken bat was brought toContinue reading “Sponsorship: Your Name Here”
Advertising: Do You Watch?
Are you a fan of ads? In the age of TIVO and DVRs, you’re probably thinking that’s not even relevant anymore. But I’m talking about all types of advertisements, from magazine and online ads to billboards and yes, television. I came across an article on the ‘winners’ of Olympic advertising, so this subject came toContinue reading “Advertising: Do You Watch?”
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