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New Branding Client: Variable Steel
Variable Steel, a steel fabrication company, was founded by Jesse Tillman and his brother, Vernon in Atlanta Georgia. For the past ten years, the company which fabricates, designs, engineers, and erects steel has grown steadily without the help of any formal branding or marketing.
Branding: Mattress Firm Enlists Steve Wozniak to Update the Brand
When you're an established brand that needs a branding update, what do you do? Well, Mattress Firm is calling on Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to help bring mattress sales into the 21st century.
Website Development Update: redcup Beverage Service
At the end of February, we told you about our new client, redcup Beverage Service and their website development project. The site has been completed for several weeks now, so we have an update on the new design as well as some of the initial analytics.
7 Steps to Successful Book Promotion
If you've always thought you have a book in you, this marketing blog post is for you because writing the book is only half the equation. Successful book promotion is what will get your words into people's hands.
April Fools' Day Ad Hoaxes
Advertising doesn't have to be serious. In fact, every year April Fools' Day ad hoaxes allow advertisers the opportunity to have a bit of fun with their brand. This April Fools' day, marketers couldn’t resist being goofy, deceptive, and downright hilarious in order to showcase their brands. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite April Fools' ads from this year.
PR, Crisis Communication & Repairing United's Brand
By now, most people have heard of the United Airlines incident that occurred earlier this week. A paying customer was dragged off a United flight by officers when he refused to leave an overbooked flight. The graphic video, which shows the bloodied man being dragged down the airplane aisle, went viral instantly, creating a frenzy on social media and for reporters.
Earned Media and The Fake News Effect
Traditionally, one of the most respected marketing assets to attain is earned media. Stories about your product or service appearing in the mainstream media are valuable because the unpaid endorsements are coming from an unbiased third party.
Brand Extension: AmazonFresh
Amazon has been practicing brand extensions since they expanded their inventory from books a decade ago. Never failing to create unique strategies to retain and grow their customer base, Amazon has recently announced its entrance into the e-grocery world.
Advertising Update: Carl’s Jr. Changes Their Message
Carl’s Jr., notoriously known for overtly sexual advertisements, has adopted a new approach to advertising strategies. In its new ads, the younger, more provocative Carl Hardee Jr. has been replaced by a charming and more senior Carl Hardee Sr., who is not one for provocative, bikini-clad women.
Google Advertising: An Ad Misplacement Mistake
Recently, Google was called out for accidentally placing advertisements beside inappropriate and offensive content. In response, Google has announced its “three-pronged” solution to combatting ad misplacement by focusing more closely on policies, enforcement, and controls.