“There’s a trend in marketing today to make brands “fully integrated” and “seamless.” In other words, to eliminate all incongruity and surprise. Shallow blands are fully integrated and seamless. To be deep […]
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Read more →The Dirty Dozen-12 Reasons for Ad Failure A client’s insistence on instant gratification. The fantasy that he/she can reach more people than budget will allow. Trying to spray and pray: […]
Read more →If you missed the NAB you missed a typically strong “Dallas conference;” not simply the official agenda but those off-moments where people find commonality, many recognizing a resurgence of energy […]
Read more →“It’s crazy what you can talk yourself out of when you’re scared and into when you’re not.” -Missy Welch Innovation is a lonely place. Usually an ‘ah-a’ moment experienced alone. Experimentation carries risks […]
Read more →There’s no place more fitting than Dallas for an NAB; especially in this competitive moment with a lot on the line for someone charged with their station’s success (meaning any […]
Read more →“The Will To Win Is Nothing Without The Will To Prepare To Win”-General George Patton July 5th, 2008. The Williams Sisters had three short hours for both their emotions and muscles to […]
Read more →Each Success Only Buys A Ticket To A More Difficult Challenge So many opportunities, so much competition in any field of recognized endeavor ultimately leads us to the proverbial fork in […]
Read more →You run across it every day. The bloated Mission Statement – the prolonged podcast. Internet articles that are much longer than needed. Media brands with many – not one – […]
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