Mixed by Addison Whitney
Is Your Brand Prepared to Capitalize on Recent Growth? By Matthew Harris Congratulations! For your company, 2014 was a banner year. From revenue and profits to number of employees and offerings, growth was the theme. The company is set up for continued success in 2015 and beyond… if you can continue making the right choices, […]
Continue ReadingAccording to The American Marketing Association (AMA), a brand is defined as a “name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of other sellers.” Key word here = differentiation. My job entails […]
Continue Reading…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. For 250 years, Guinness has been refreshing thirsty beer-lovers across the world. And, on St. Patrick’s Day, no celebration is complete without this Irish legend. To many, Guinness is so much more than a beer, it’s an experience of pure joy. Envision the Guinness experience: the request, “Guinness please;” the 119.53 second pour; the […]
Continue ReadingImage from www.taglines.org …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. What makes a great tagline? Is it longevity; has it endured the test of time? What about influence; has it exercised influence on our culture, media, and language? Or maybe is it originality; has it set new trends or broken through barriers in the advertising industry? Most likely, it’s a combination […]
Continue ReadingAs consumers are looking for more natural solutions to implement within their lives and specifically within their healthcare choices, probiotics are emerging as a hot new trend. Probiotics (translated as “for life”) refers to the “good” bacteria that are included in dietary supplements or food products. This “good” bacteria found in our adult bodies has […]
Continue Reading…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Here at Addison Whitney, we know branding. We know how important it is to have a brand name that reinforces your overall strategic plan. The following are a list of “nicknames” that some U.S. cities have been given or have adopted themselves. How successful are these nicknames at making the connection to the city […]
Continue Reading…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. With the economy slowing, many consumer brands are feeling the pressure to keep customers spending, which means better deals for us! Listed below are just a few brands that are attempting to leverage the recent economic crisis. TARGET: Target’s new TV ad campaign focuses on a more cost friendly approach to everyday life. The […]
Continue Reading…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. You’d think that after spending 40+ hours a week emerged in other companies’ corporate and product branding initiatives, a person would choose to escape and relax on the weekends. But for 3-4 months a year, my weekend activities incorporate my day job, because I represent a branded tailgate party. A group of Wake Forest […]
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