Advertising Doesn’t Work

Many businesses and many individuals say, “Advertising doesn’t work.” Typically, their evidence is anecdotal. They recently spent xyz on a print campaign or a radio campaign and the results weren’t impressive or were nonexistent. Advertising is like a diet in that...

Ads Should Compel, Not Offend

Estimates say consumers in the U.S. are exposed to between 4,000 and 10,000 brand messages…per day. From a creative standpoint, it is extremely difficult to come up with concepts that grab attention, inform, and are compelling. It’s okay to push the envelope, but you...

Powerball Jackpot Is Priceless

Wednesday’s Powerball drawing was worth $768 million and one lucky Wisconsin is holding the golden ticket. It’s the third-largest jackpot in the history of the lottery. So, how does the Powerball get so high and why do so many people play? That’s easy…advertising, big...