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Your Brand Doesn’t Need Attention. It Needs Troll Hunters.

February 18, 2026November 4, 2026

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the troll. It was the behavior. We were standing…

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Coach isn’t back because of a bag

February 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Coach is back in the conversation. But most coverage of the Coach brand marketing strategy…

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The Peloton Bike Ad: What Went Wrong?

January 2, 2020November 4, 2026

Every good ad has a story to tell. You’ve seen them. Watched them. Shared them….

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When GIFs are a Sign You’re Living Your Brand Values

March 15, 2018November 6, 2026

How do you know when your brand is showing, not telling your values? Try the GIF test: it might surprise you. Learn how to measure your brand value perception by this unexpected example of GIFs gone right.

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How this Jurassic World Ad Built Suspense into its Twitter Campaign

March 6, 2018November 6, 2026

Where can you add suspense into your product launches from a movie franchise? This post takes reviews an ad campaign from the Jurassic World movie big on dinosaurs and suspense.

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3 Awesome Things in this Def Leppard Facebook Ad Campaign You Can Mimic
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3 Awesome Things in this Def Leppard Facebook Ad Campaign You Can Mimic

February 20, 2018September 10, 2026

What can you learn about marketing from a rock band? Here are 3 things Def Leppard did well in their Facebook ad funnel that any brand can mimic.

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Brand Community Lessons You Can Learn from a Soap Opera Fan Base…

September 12, 2017September 10, 2026

If your business was a TV show, what show would it be? What does that tell you about your audience? You can learn a few things about building a brand community from this surprising source: soap operas. Tune in and find out more.

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What a TSA Agent Can Teach you about Brand
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What a TSA Agent Can Teach you about Brand

September 24, 2016September 10, 2026

I arrived with plenty of time before my flight. Yup, I’m that person who needs…

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