Is it me, or are we transitioning immediately from Halloween to Christmas? Just when the last Trick-or-Treater of the night walks away from my door step, K-mart busts out the 15 foot inflatable snow globe. Are we skipping something? Yes, I think it is called Thanksgiving. According to a recent study by the CDC, 34% […]
Continue ReadingSpooktastic Events
October 31, 2008
Branders and marketers take full advantage of creating names for holiday events, as evidenced by the plethora of Halloween-inspired names this year. Take a peek at some examples in the Queen City: Scarowinds Adding one letter to the original brand offers instant brand recognition Boo at the Zoo Rhyming adds memorability The Amazing Maize Maze […]
Continue ReadingHandicapping the Pumpkin Teams
October 27, 2008
As Laine reported in her post, the gauntlet has been thrown down for the Third-Annual Addison Whitney Pumpkin Carving Contest. The rules are a bit different this year, which means that teams are crucial … and as a completely unbiased handicapper, I can say with confidence that my team will be the group to beat. […]
Continue ReadingAW’s Pumpkin Carving Contest Begins!
October 24, 2008
Tensions are high around the office, as the AW team is gearing up for the annual pumpkin carving contest! Teams have been assigned, and this year there will only be three days given to carve. Stay tuned for more details and may the best pumpkin win! {View pictures of the last two years of the […]
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