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NBA & Nike Unveil New “Statement” Uniforms
As the newly anointed official apparel provider of the NBA, Nike gifted every team with some fresh new threads.
Tesla Demonstrates Customer Service
Customer service is one of the most important elements of branding. Tesla shows brands how to do it right.
Kroger Grocery Store Opens Restaurant
Kroger’s strategy isn’t unique to supermarkets, but it gives the local grocery chain a new way to reach customers.
Pumpkin Spice Season is Here – Thanks Starbucks!
Looking for a caffeine BUZZ? Try Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. It’s filled with a little bit of coffee and a lot of sugary goodness.
Yelp Versus Google: The Ongoing Saga
Did you know that Yelp has a rivalry with Google? It’s true! Yelp has been fighting a legal battle against Google for years.
Don’t Just Sit and (Facebook) Watch
Facebook Watch launched and it needs content. Some could capitalize on a relatively sparse landscape.
Watch An Extreme Closeup Shot of Tequila
Have you seen too many extreme closeups of liquor being poured into a glass? If not, then this ad might be for you.
Cheerios Tries to Trademark Yellow
General Mills spent two years trying to trademark the use of yellow on Cheerios’ boxes. The question is: Why?
Marketing through Celebrity Endorsements
Recently, Floyd Mayweather entered the ring and began promoting Stox, a form of cryptocurrency. Is this good marketing?
Can You Believe Netflix is 20 Years Old?
Netflix celebrates its 20th birthday and is stronger than ever. Don’t believe us? Just ask 5 people you know if they have Netflix.
Amazon Digs In To Whole Foods
As the Amazonification of Whole Foods takes shape, the battle for the future of the grocery business heats up.
Apple May Provide Early Release Movies
If you’ve been wanting to get access to Hollywood movies faster, you may not have to wait much longer.
This 2002 IKEA Ad Will Break Your Mind
Directed by the great Spike Jonze, this commercial tugs at your heartstrings only to punch you in the brain at the end.
Workforce Shows Signs of Emoji Overload
Emojis have swallowed the world and the result is ? fatigue. The verdict? Don’t send colleagues emails with emojis.
Safe Auto Creates Its Own Voice Assistant
Unlike most voice devices, Fârnhäan forgoes design, accuracy, and usefulness to provide a more human experience.
Creating Your Voice-Controlled Smart Home
Wondering why Alexa, Siri, or Google won’t turn on your lights? Here’s what you need to do to beef up your home’s brainpower.
When Real Company Names Mimic Hollywood
Did you know some companies are often mistaken for fictitious movie and television show companies? Yeah. It happens.
‘Guardians’ Inferno’ Is Glorious Marketing
There are things in this world that just need to be seen to be believed. Marvel’s new promo video is one of them.
Burger King Wins Whopper Sized Award
Burger King launched an ad that quickly became surrounded by BUZZ, infuriated some and created controversy.
Twitter Tests $99 Monthly Subscription
While brands could see a boost from the service, users worry their feeds may soon overflow with #junktweets.
Tasty Masters the Overhead Food Prep Video
You know those fast-paced food prep videos on Facebook? This brand is using them to build an empire.
Gucci Takes Us to Our Sci-Fi Happy Place
Gucci is now officially one of our favorite brands. They released their Gucci Fall Winter 2017 Campaign and it is glorious.
Would You Implant a Microchip for Your Boss?
We’re not sure if this is the future or just another marketing stunt that might be somewhat useful.
Apple Calls In The Rock to Give Siri a Boost
With the voice assistant market heating up, Apple brings in some big muscle for its epic new ad.
New ‘Thriller’ Trailer for Stranger Things Season 2
Netflix dropped a new trailer for “Stranger Things” at ComicCon. And it’s pretty much awesome in every way.
E*Trade Will Help You Get Even with Rich People
E*Trade’s new ad campaign suggests not getting mad when confronted with those who have more.
A Campaign That Took the World by Storm
It may be somewhat disturbing to look at, but it serves a purpose and it definitely got noticed.
This Hilarious PSA Turns Dark on a Dime
“It Can Wait” PSA shows some zany and hilarious texting-and-walking fails. And then it turns dark. Real dark.
Kentucky Fried Chicken Versus Apple
How do you celebrate your business’s 30 year anniversary – with a branded phone of course! That’s what KFC is doing!
Marketing Opportunity with World Emoji Day
When everyone is searching World Emoji Day, guess what the top Google ad result is? You guessed it—The Emoji Movie.
Have You Checked Out InspiroBot?
What do you get when you smash inspiration, motivation, and artificial intelligence together? InspiroBot!
Amazon Prime Day Is A Marketing Juggernaut
This year’s Prime Day was reportedly Amazon’s biggest sales day EVER—eclipsing Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Best ‘Game of Thrones’ Episodes
Get ready for the return of “Thrones” by checking out this epic ranking of every episode of the series to date.
Revisiting Reebok’s “Dan and Dave” Campaign
Do you remember Reebok’s “Dan and Dave” campaign from 1992? Yes, we know, that was 25 years ago.
Walmart Heroes Campaign
What do Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman have in common? Yep, you got it—they all shop at Walmart.
Most Improved Brands Among Millennials
A new study shows brands like Adidas, Twitter, and (surprisingly) Uber continue to make gains with Gen Y.
Sony’s Spider-Man Stunt Marketing
How do you promote your big expensive summer superhero blockbuster? Easy—you scare the hell out of people.
How Technology Has Influenced Logos
Logos reign supreme in the everlasting fight for brand dominance. How has technology influenced branding?
The Mighty Marketing Power of Podcasting
Interested in podcasting? Peruse this infographic to learn about the growing marketing power of podcasts.
Sports Marketers Should Love Instagram
Check out these 8 stats that demonstrate why Instagram is great for Sports Marketing. Become an influencer today!
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