Trends: Branding
Weekly Recap – November 1, 2019
Me, Worry? Like generations X and Z, Boomers like to share pics and updates with friends and family via social networks. But they’re more likely to fret about how their data is being used (Adobe “Voic … Read more
Weekly Recap – October 25, 2019
Chief More Officer The world of Chief Marketing Officer is transforming at the speed of, well, marketing. Thanks to big data, technology, IoT and renewed interest in customer experience, the CMO has a … Read more
Weekly Recap – October 18, 2019
Brand Stand Consumers want more than brand value; they want brands that align with their values. The evidence is compelling. Globally, 64% of consumers “choose, switch, avoid, or boycott a brand based … Read more
Social Marketing Example #17: The Shelter Pet Project – Start a Story. Adopt.
You may know them as Keyboard Cat, Toast, Hamilton Pug, Roomba Cat, Lil Bub, Marnie the Dog or Richard_Kitty. But before their internet stardom, these iconic animals were better known as shelter pets. … Read more
Weekly Recap – September 27, 2019
Super Sonic Does your brand have a sonic identity? The age of digital audio is upon us. Per eMarketer, nearly two-thirds of the US population listens to digital audio at least monthly, streaming music … Read more
Social Marketing Example #12: “Enough SAID” Brochure
When Michigan Women Forward (MWF) learned about the discovery of 11,341 unopened, untested rape kits in a Detroit storage unit, they were both horrified and outraged. The city lacked the funds to test … Read more
5 companies celebrating 25 years of Friends
On September 22, 1994, America met the cast of Friends for the first time. And now, 25 years later, they’re still there for you. (Cue The Rembrandts…) After 10 seasons and 236 episodes, people everywh … Read more
Social Marketing Example #11: Crisis Relief – Liking Isn’t Helping
Social media is driven by likes, shares and comments, but at the end of the day, what’s the true power of a like? Can hundreds of likes end wars? Can thousands stop natural disasters? Can millions pre … Read more
Social Marketing Example #10: Alzheimer’s Association “Pure Imagination.”
If you have ever watched someone with Alzheimer’s disease gradually decline, you know how terrifying and heartbreaking it can be. The Alzheimer’s Association is devoted to finding a cure to this disea … Read more
Social Marketing Example #9: Boys Don’t Cry, White Ribbon PSA
Boys are strong and brave and tough, and boys don’t cry. Or do they? In this 2019 PSA, White Ribbon is calling attention to toxic masculinity. Society has created the expectation that all men portray … Read more