We had some fun with the Coach Christmas commercial last week. Now for one that’s a little more serious. SPOILER ALERT: GET YOUR TISSUE READY We see all kinds of commercials during the holiday season. Everything from big production numbers to simple messages aimed at reminding us whats really important in life. Anyone who knows […]
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With nearly 1.2 million views, the ‘Holiday Film by Coach’, what you and I would call a commercial, is a hit. At least a viral hit. I love and hate this ad. https://youtu.be/2TJXbFdz3xY Why I Hate this Ad This one is easy. It represents all that is wrong with Christmas. Now I realize that not
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You thought up the perfect product. The design turned out better than you had imagined in your head. Your friends and family sport it whenever you’re around. There’s just one problem: No one’s buying. The solution to this problem may be hidden way back before production in the fine print. I’ll give you a clue.
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Sure, the rebranding process probably sounds a little outrageous to any entrepreneur. I mean, who has time to try to isolate the perfect shade of “firetruck red” or choose between an octagon and a hexagon, right? Why Rebrand? But branding isn’t just about logos, taglines and colors. It’s about the consumer purchase process, and it
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How can you tell if your brand is working for your business? Is your brand working for you? Business owners are generally reluctant to change or update their brand, and rightfully so. But is your brand a good reflection of your company vision? Maybe the better question is do you know what your company stands
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Ad4! knows branding. I frequently speak to groups about branding and how to use brand culture to drive business improvement. Last March, I spoke at the Industry Week Roundtable in the Rockies event in Vail, Colorado. The event is designed to support economic developers in their never-ending quest to position their community in a positive
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Once upon a time the land was filled with only one method of marketing. At first, it was good, and people were happy. Posters on lampposts informed them of exciting events about which they otherwise might not have learned. Newspaper ads announced must-have products and life-changing services. The postal service delivered catalogs full of every
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Grammar nerds everywhere are worried that we’re witnessing the demise of the English language as we know it. And for good reason. There’s no denying that the English language has evolved dramatically since the advent of social media and instant messaging. Textspeak, or textese, is practically a new, separate language, cursive writing is disappearing from
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If you’re reading this post, you probably understand the importance of adding blog content to your company’s website. A blog can help you establish yourself as the one-and-only wizard of whatever it is you do, help you get found online, and give you an excuse to keep in touch with your customers (whom you’ve magically
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It seems that everyone wants a brand these days. They want this brand – both personal and professional – to stand above the rest, be noticed, and be their calling card for success. All of that sounds wonderful, and, for the most part, it’s not too lofty a goal, unless that brand doesn’t quite live
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