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Dec
08
I loathe the unintelligence of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” parodies in Christmas advertising. It’s as if poetry can only be used during one holiday for one event. I say we embrace the ebb and flow of poetic verse. Here’s what I mean.
#1 – A Haiku for New Year’s.
lose your … read more
2
Dec
08
A good slogan says a little about your company or entices people to come by your store. A great slogan positions your business and motivates customers.
Slogans are the glue that bonds your marketing campaign together. I have identified the main categories of slogans.
Unique – Every slogan should be unique, and … read more
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Tagged advertising, Branding, Built Ford Tough, Capital One, Gatorade, Got Milk?, humor, Is It In You?, Marketing, Shift, Slogans, Taco Bell, Toyota Tundra
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2
Dec
08
Language faux pax happens billions of times a day. A word here gets lost in translation and is seen as something a little off color to the culture. It gets pretty embarrassing when it happens to an agency. With Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota being sister cities, these language … read more
2
Dec
08
And there you have about 90% of an average agency’s day. Frankly, I’m glad most agencies use such bland, empty words. They call it marketing. I call it job security. People scoff at puns and shun cliches, but I don’t think most businesses realize that using listless language is worse.
Clients … read more