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‘Wanting it More’ May Not Be Enough

I never feel comfortable running unless I have the Asics logo near me. Not just on my shoes, but also on my wicking-fabric shirt so that I know there will be no itches when I pass mile-8. Yes, Nike has … Continue reading

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Looking at the 2016 Standouts in Music Marketing

It is widely known that music sales have been declining for years due to numerous factors. One factor is the emergence of digital streaming and another because of consumers getting access to free music illegally. With these problems it makes … Continue reading

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Who do you like to hear from? Celebrity or Micro-influencers?

For the longest time, traditional brands did things like this with either celebrity endorsement (Jordan + Nike) or fictional mascots (Fido Dido+ 7 up). While both of these models have proven highly successful in the past, the changing landscape of … Continue reading

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Should Brand Share Control of the Message with the Public?

Dove’s conceptual ad campaign of ‘Real Beauty’ since 2004 has been one of the most talked-about cases over the decades. Some celebrate it as an inspiring template for creating buzz and building an emotional connection with consumers, while some criticize … Continue reading

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The New York Times has something to say at the Oscars

Ah, the Oscars, an 89year-old event honoring achievement in the motion picture arts. For the occasion, this past Sunday, the normally tourist ridden Hollywood Blvd turned into an actual avenue of movie stars gliding down the red carpet as human … Continue reading

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How to Make Sticky Social Media Content

Social networks are no longer a simple communication platform but also as a major source of information. Have you ever wondered why certain information get shared so much and go viral on social networks? Even though there is no magic rule for … Continue reading

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Magic and the Lakers

As of February 21, Magic Johnson became the Executive Vice President of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers used to be one of the most exciting and successful organizations in the NBA. However, the team has just … Continue reading

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Advertisements are Breaking Stereotypes of Women, But What about Men?

Audi’s “Daughter” has certainly been one of the most talked commercials in this year’s Super Bowl, with 12 million views on YouTube and ranked the third on Ad Meter (Ad Meter, 2017). Narrated by the voice of a father, this … Continue reading

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Squeezing the 100% Truth Out of Fruit Juice

Imagine for a moment, It’s Saturday morning, and you’ve just poured yourself a refreshing glass of fresh juice. That initial gulp is so satisfying as you quench your thirst. Have you ever paused and asked yourself, how is this juice … Continue reading

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Becoming Political

“If you want to understand how a lion hunts, don’t go to the zoo. Go to the jungle.” – Jim Stengel Besides the sports side (because I do enjoy American football), watching the Super Bowl has always left astonished. Considering … Continue reading

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