A Dragon in Sheep’s Clothing

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Tebow commercial

February 7th, 2010 · Comments Off

Really, that was it? That was the commercial that had activists all in a tizzy? Almost two weeks ago, Mike Celizic (writing for NBC) announced that money is the only reason CBS would agree to air this ad:  There is no other reason — and certainly no good reason — for anyone, including a television [...]

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Tags: Advertising · In the News · Video

Made in the USA: New Web Site Promotes American Products

October 15th, 2009 · Comments Off

I applaud the site’s creators. I wonder if they’re looking for web help. (The site could be stepped up a bit.) From Fox News: QUEENS, N.Y. —  In just a month since its official launch, a new Web site MadeInUSA has signed up more than 350,000 U.S.-based companies looking to encourage consumers to “be American and buy [...]

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Tags: Advertising · Internet · Shopping

Would you buy this?

September 6th, 2009 · Comments Off

…for your kids?

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Tags: Advertising · Humor · Toys

Great business cards

May 18th, 2009 · Comments Off

Ran across another “cool business cards” list in my RSS feeds today. Followed the links for more lists, and saw many of the same cards being featured. I think several have been around for a few years. One did stand out to me, and I hadn’t seen it before: Now there’s a graphic designer that [...]

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Tags: Advertising · Design · Marketing and Branding