June 2010 09
Coupon Blogger Outreach
Posted By : Matt Simpson

The Long Tail of Social Media PR In PR 2.0, you don’t have to push product placement on cooking shows. You don’t even have to woo influential mom bloggers. No, social media success can be

April 2010 06
Is Your Brand Eclectic or Just a Mess?
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

Are You Communicating Clearly? According to Merriam-Webster, eclectic may be defined as, “composed of elements drawn from various sources.” Better Homes and Gardens describe eclectic as, “the perfect blend of new and old elements in

January 2010 21
The Battery Category Powers Inspiration
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

Energizer Sales and Support Are Up According to Jack Neff’s recent Advertising Age article, Zhu Zhu Pets may have helped the battery category through the holidays, but it may not be the only thing powering

January 2010 19
Coors Readies for the Big Contest
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

Can a Package Leverage Promotional Excitement? I don’t drink Coors Light, but I’ve seen the commercials on TV. The coaching press conference spots are memorable, the silver train is

January 2010 18
Is Pepsi the Newest Real Thing?
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

Pepsico Throws Back with Real Sugar Pepsi and Mountain Dew I’m a little confused. Isn’t Pepsi the choice of a new generation—the opposite of Coke’s “Real Thing”? Although the cola was first introduced in the 1890’s,

January 2010 14
How Far Can A Brand Stretch?
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

Ritz Opens Fun with Glitz and Sub Brands OK, I get it. Ritz is the King of Crackers (it’s alright, folks. I don’t have a cracker obsession, but my kids might). The flaky, buttery cracker’s—first