Author Archives: Alicia

When Simple isn’t so Simple…make it Simple

I have spent a good part of this semester trying to understand how an integrated marketing communication plan could help my firm.  You see, my career has spanned over 30 years in the insurance industry and the last 24 years … Continue reading

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What You See is Not Always What You Get

Imagine two seventeen year-old Catholic high school girls writing about subliminal advertising in the early 1980’s and discussing images that included s-e-x.  Well those “rebels” were me and my friend Raquel.  We wrote our “team” term paper on subliminal advertising … Continue reading

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How Target is Bringing Pinterest to Life

Target is one of the few retailers that is not afraid of experimenting and thus, has become a pioneer in the social sphere. From encouraging Facebook users to give their friends Target gift cards on their birthdays to providing a … Continue reading

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“Hit the Campus”

“There is no such thing as the average American consumer (Young, p. 71, 2010). Says who? Well for one, author Anthony Young (2010) believes that in an era of fragmented media and eclectic genetic and societal makeup, organizations can no … Continue reading

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The “Igniter”

Have you ever driven down Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles? It’s an explosion of outdoor advertisements, all vying for our attention. I am big fan of outdoor; when properly executed, it’s a 24/7 avenue for invasive and creative communication. Colloquially, … Continue reading

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