Psychological Fanfare

“The art of persuasion.” That’s among our favorite definitions of advertising. Ads are about awareness but also meant to persuade. And it’s quite a bit easier to convince someone to do something once you know what motivates them. Psychology is the study of behavior....

What’s In A Name?

We tend not to argue with things Shakespeare said. A rose by any other name would certainly smell the same. However, if the euphonious single syllable “rose,” had been “roach,” it wouldn’t have altered the smell, but might have altered the flower’s reputation. Even if...

Cause And Effect

Cause Marketing can be a collaboration between a for-profit and a nonprofit. It can also be a connection between a company and a cause. Today’s consumer expects brands to be socially responsible. Some 70% of consumers want to know how brands address social and...

Four Big Marketing Flops

The best players in baseball history make an out 7 out of ten times. No one wants to fail, but it happens. A marketing campaign often flops because the product was awful. Madison Avenue doesn’t always get it right. Just ask New Coke. At the time it almost made sense....

Spots We Thought Were Super

They cost $7 million for 30-seconds of airtime, and brands put out tons of additional cash to write and create Super Bowl spots. For major brands, it’s worth the expense. Few televised events capture as many viewers. Here are some of our favorites from Super Bowl 57....