Preschool and childcare providers are facing a rapidly shifting landscape due to the current administration’s significant cuts to education budgets and efforts to eliminate the Department of Education. Here are some of the most pressing issues: How Marketing Can Help Preschools and Childcare Centers Navigate These Challenges Based on our extensive experience in the early … Read more
For years, I did a post about my top 10 Super Bowl ads. I think this year warrants a different approach. I felt it was an odd mix. Sure there were some awesome ads and I’ll go through them first. There were some that I thought really missed the mark. In the current political climate, … Read more
What is one way that you can get an advantage over your competition using creativity? I’m gonna tell you, it is for you to look at things from the opposite point of view. If everyone in your niche is doing the same thing, do the opposite. Find a way to look at things differently and, … Read more
You can get an unfair advantage over your competition using creativity and agility. That’s a talk I’ve been giving or over a decade now, as a keynote, as a workshop – and it’s still true today. So, I’d like to talk about it. The original idea came from Maurice Saatchi, who said, “Creativity is the … Read more
As a lifelong Detroit Lions fan myself, I figured this ad featuring Keegan-Michael Key outlining the 7 stages of defeat (how to cope with your NFL team’s loss in the playoffs) would be cathartic. After all, we suffered the unexpected early loss to Washington this year after the soul-crushing defeat to San Francisco last year. … Read more
In today’s digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for nonprofits to connect with their supporters, raise awareness, and drive donations. By leveraging organic and paid social media strategies, nonprofits can amplify their message and create a lasting impact. Why Social Media Matters for Nonprofits Social media platforms offer a unique opportunity for … Read more
You would think an ad depicting Dollar Shave Club, as a snooty, exclusive club you have to know the right password to get into would not work. After all, they disrupted the razor industry by offering inexpensive, quality shaving supplies direct to consumer. But it does work. Why? Because it is played with the same … Read more
As a life-long fan, I had trouble getting to sleep last night after watching the Detroit Lions win and clinch both the North Division crown and #1 seed in the NFC playoffs. When the excitement in my head finally started to settle down, my weird marketing brain started to draw parallels from their great team … Read more
Amazon’s Adam Driver 5-Star Theater campaign is my pick for Ad of the Week.
A great way to get your brand or organization’s stories told in an authentic way is to conduct interviews with the people who have lived them and create videos out of those interviews. I’ve been directing interview videos for 15+ years now. Here are some tips I’ve learned about getting good responses to create compelling … Read more
