Mad Men Genius
As someone who started her career working at advertising agencies, you can no doubt guess that I am a fan of the TV show “Mad Men”. The 1960’s ad game isn’t … Continue reading…
Advertising
Increase in PR and Advertising Jobs
There seems to be some proof that the recession is turning around – both locally and nationally. Locally, Joanna Sullivan of the Baltimore Business Journal interviewed 10 ad agency heads … Continue reading…
Flies Carrying Ads
What? Flies carrying ads? Yes, you heard correct, folks. I’m still a little miffed at the ads on my cell phone, so this latest is truly interesting. I have no … Continue reading…
Setting up a Shingle
I’ve written before about the hit that marketing, advetising, and public relations takes during a recession. I serve on the Board for PRSA-MD, and half of the Board members have … Continue reading…
Advertising in a Recession
It seems that when a recession arrives, the first things to go are marketing, advertising, and public relations: the staff, the budget, the strategy. However, this is probably the worst … Continue reading…
Clif Bar Ads – Hilarious!
I am a triathlete. I love triathlons, and am fascinated by the sport. In fact, I write regularly on the subject of triathlons as the Baltimore Triathlon Examiner (please don’t … Continue reading…
Top Ten Cruddiest Headlines
The Denver Egotist recently posted a timely article titled “The Rant: The Top 10 Cruddiest Headlines That Prove You’re a No-Talent Hack“. This piece tickled me so much, I’ll paraphrase their main points (the … Continue reading…
Apple’s Mac Marketing
Conceptually, has there ever been a better ad campaign than the “Hi, I’m a Mac” series? Seriously. These ads are engaging, entertaining, and creative, while also being informative – subtly … Continue reading…
PR, Marketing, Communications – Oh My
I just spent a jam-packed weekend at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Leadership Rally in New York City, and left not only with tons of ideas for our … Continue reading…
Pitchmen – Snake Oil Salesmen or Genius?
If any of you have seen the Discovery Channel’s new television show, Pitchmen, you’re more than likely as fascinated by and addicted to it as I am. The show airs … Continue reading…