Brands are encouraged today to be living, breathing entities with values and to form relationships with customers. Is it any surprise then that some have jumped into politics? I realized recently that this topic has entered the mainstream conversation when an iconic brand wanted to explain to the public why it did NOT want toContinue reading “Should Brands Get Political?”
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What The American President Got Right About America — And Marriage Equality
I thought this post from March 30, 2012, was especially relevant today and worth a share. What The American President Got Right About America — And Marriage Equality. Please read and share your thoughts… Cheers, Jaime Join the conversation:
Behind The Scenes: Ahead of the Game
Most of my life I’ve been behind the scenes: backstage, behind the camera, off right, number two, backing someone up. Mostly by choice, sometimes by necessity. See, it’s not that I wasn’t capable; sometimes, the person behind the scenes is really running the show. A linchpin, so to speak. This person wields power and shouldn’tContinue reading “Behind The Scenes: Ahead of the Game”
What The American President Got Right About America — And Marriage Equality
One of my favorite movies is The American President, and the scene that always jumps to mind is President Andrew Shepherd’s (an inspired performance by Michael Douglas) speech on America. If you haven’t seen it or just want to relive it, here you go. Why do I love this speech? It nails the best —Continue reading “What The American President Got Right About America — And Marriage Equality”
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”