Category Archives: Packaged Goods

What Advertisers Learned From A Little Monkey

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

Imagine, if you will, a thick hamburger patty being pulled off a sizzling grill and laid on a freshly toasted bun. Cheese slowly melts on the patty while it’s topped with lettuce, tomato and secret sauce drips as the top … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

We’ve all felt the lasting impression powerful advertising can have on us. This Mother’s Day we wanted to share a few ads that really speak to us and harness the powerful emotions we associate with our moms. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: Talking About Taste in Advertising

Posted on March 9, 2016 by

According to Health World,  www.healthworldeducation.org, memories can actually affect taste. Recalling a positive memory about eating a certain food can make a present experience more enjoyable. Since advertisers build memories around their brands (what we call “branded memories”), demonstrating a … Continue reading →

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5 Common Advertising Mistakes To Avoid In 2016

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

Growth comes from reflecting on and analyzing both success and failure. As we flip the calendar to a new year, we thought it would be helpful to share the five most common advertising mistakes that we’ve seen in the CPG … Continue reading →

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P & G’s “Thank You Mom”: The Success Story of a Successful Story

Posted on April 29, 2014 by

This winter we witnessed an inspirational competition amongst disciplined participants who struggled years and years honing their skills and finally rising to the apex of their chosen specialties. (Oh, and we also watched the Olympics.) Of course I’m talking about Olympic Advertising … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl vs. Olympic Advertising : Who wins the battle for advertising gold?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by

February brought us two of the farthest reaching, live advertising events in the U.S.: the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Though their reach may be similar in stature, these events create very different viewing experiences and advertising contexts. How do … Continue reading →

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