Walt Disney and happy kids. They just go together. That’s why the new Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children – the whole hospital concept – is a top pick for innovative healthcare … Read more

When I say St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, what do you think of?… Marlo Thomas, right? Or maybe Jennifer Aniston or Robin Williams if you’re too young to appreciate founder, Danny Thomas. A … Read more

Another day, another breakthrough. Remember this one? Close your eyes for a moment and it will come back. Simple, elegant, sepia-toned hospital branding with really great headlines. A d … Read more

I know I’m kind of a weirdo. My kids think so when I shush them during a good TV commercial, then excitedly proceed to explain to them the marketing strategy behind it, the simplicity of message and w … Read more

The historic Peabody Mansion, the home of Brogan & Partners, is usually a sight to see in yellow, but this October we’re going pink. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So we wanted to raise aware … Read more

I love when I get a social marketing assignment. Because instead of selling capitalism with my creativity (not that there’s anything wrong with that), I get to sell people on the idea making the world … Read more

Sometimes creative not only breaks through the clutter but breaks new ground in what is possible. It’s pretty mind-blowing to imagine a poster campaign that talks. This is truly interactive at it’s be … Read more

Over the years, the WWF has done some brilliant advertising.  The message is usually a variation of “save the planet” but the executions are all different and each inspiring. The speckyboy blog h … Read more

Okay, I cannot do a blog series on creative social marketing without giving some props to our client, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. For over 20 years, we’ve been partners … Read more

Homophobics are still in the closet. Even though most of us have gay friends, relatives, co-workers or at the very least have watched “Will & Grace”, homophobia is still hiding out there. And some … Read more