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240 posts

Why Google & Virgin America's Online Scavenger Hunt Campaign Rocked

Why Google & Virgin America's Online Scavenger Hunt Campaign Rocked

JUNE 24, 2009

Everything I Need To Know I Learned From ... Advertising?

Everything I Need To Know I Learned From ... Advertising?

JUNE 19, 2009

The Worst Hotel In The World

The Worst Hotel In The World

MAY 20, 2009

Ogilvy On Recession

Ogilvy On Recession

MAY 12, 2009

5 Marketing Secrets From Infomercials

5 Marketing Secrets From Infomercials

MARCH 9, 2009

3 Reasons Super Bowl Ads Failed, And 3 That Worked

3 Reasons Super Bowl Ads Failed, And 3 That Worked

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Underwear Brand Gives Thanks For Great Butts

Underwear Brand Gives Thanks For Great Butts

NOVEMBER 26, 2008

"Askvertising" And The Future Of Online Advertising

"Askvertising" And The Future Of Online Advertising

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Unpacking The "Pepsi 25" Social Media Rebranding Campaign

Unpacking The "Pepsi 25" Social Media Rebranding Campaign

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

The Do NOT Vote Campaign

The Do NOT Vote Campaign

OCTOBER 4, 2008

10 Reasons Lenovo's Olympic Marketing Program Won Gold

10 Reasons Lenovo's Olympic Marketing Program Won Gold

SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

Obama Has A Drinking Problem

Obama Has A Drinking Problem

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Kellogg's Proves Why People Hate Marketers

Kellogg's Proves Why People Hate Marketers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

Microsoft Finally Tries To Tell The Story Of Vista

Microsoft Finally Tries To Tell The Story Of Vista

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Kleenex Premieres Olympic Documentary "Let It Out"

Kleenex Premieres Olympic Documentary "Let It Out"

AUGUST 12, 2008

Fly Derrie-Air Proves Newspaper Advertising Still Works (Sort Of)

Fly Derrie-Air Proves Newspaper Advertising Still Works (Sort Of)

JUNE 21, 2008

Why Sprint's New Campaign Wins Only 50% Of Their Battle

Why Sprint's New Campaign Wins Only 50% Of Their Battle

JUNE 9, 2008

Notes From the Twitterbowl: The Top 3 Strategic Super Bowl Ads

Notes From the Twitterbowl: The Top 3 Strategic Super Bowl Ads

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Firebrand Helps Bloggers Get Ready For Super Bowl Snarkiness

Firebrand Helps Bloggers Get Ready For Super Bowl Snarkiness

JANUARY 29, 2008

Guest Post: Outdoor Advertising - Eye Sore or Art Form?

Guest Post: Outdoor Advertising - Eye Sore or Art Form?

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Lufthansa Proves Sweden Is Full of Gorgeous Blondes

Lufthansa Proves Sweden Is Full of Gorgeous Blondes

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Firebrand Shows Ads The Way MTV Used To Show Music Videos

Firebrand Shows Ads The Way MTV Used To Show Music Videos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2007

IdeaBar: Still Seeking The Great Semacode Marketing Idea

IdeaBar: Still Seeking The Great Semacode Marketing Idea

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

What If Consumers Could Generate Ads They Want To See?

What If Consumers Could Generate Ads They Want To See?

AUGUST 13, 2007

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