On our latest episode of “Wrong Story Short,” we explore the topic of sustainability and how companies can better represent themselves.
Why Did A&W’s Third Pound Burger Flop?
Despite having a larger, better-tasting burger, A&W failed to account for the way consumers would interpret their sales messages.
I Want My MTV!
Good marketing efforts take more than clever slogans and celebrity faces. Understand who your audience is and give them a clear call to action to make a greater impact.
The Magic of the Mister Softee Jingle
Not every brand needs a jingle to reach its audience. But make sure your marketing efforts are focused on making it easy for customers to find you, especially when they’re ready to buy.
Wrong Story Short: Content Marketing and Community Focused Messaging
On our latest episode of “Wrong Story Short,” Braithwaite’s Allen Vickers, Jason Rocker and Alessia Brunori discuss content marketing and the positive impact a community-oriented marketing campaign can produce.
Dinner Menus Go Digital
Restaurants are embracing QR codes to let diners access menus on their phones. It’s an exercise in balancing customer experience and marketing efforts.
The Business Case for Emojis
You can draw a direct line from the ancient cave paintings of the Iberian Peninsula dating back 64,000 years to the smiley face you used in your last text message.
Winning Storytelling Olympic Gold
Sometimes it takes more than having the highest-performing product or service on the market to get the attention of your key stakeholders.
Wrong Story Short: Rebrands and Knowing Your Audience
On this episode of “Wrong Story Short,” Braithwaite team members discuss what some brands get wrong about what their audience wants.
Moneyball for Marketing
More and more communications teams are turning to data analytics to maximize their marketing impact.
Marketing America’s 100th Birthday
You don’t have to wait until your 100th anniversary – or even your first anniversary – to create a meaningful news hook for an updated message or a new campaign.
What Does Your Brand Smell Like?
Companies like Cinnabon put a major focus on fragrance, offering a good marketing lesson for all organizations.
Marketing Takeaways from Commencement Speeches
As graduation season winds down, communications pros have another year’s worth of stellar speeches to mine for inspiration and techniques.
The Subtle Marketing in GPS Apps
The differences in GPS app estimates and arrival times are heavily informed by the business and revenue strategies behind each offering.
A Brief History of Harvey Balls
Harvey Balls are a useful tool to lend a little analytical insight to qualitative information. Where’d that unique name come from?
Why We Eat Popcorn at the Movies
The meet-cute story of popcorn and the movies is a lesson in knowing your audience and embracing new revenue streams.
The Fake Company Everyone’s Heard Of
The origins of the Acme company in countless Looney Tunes cartoons has lessons for SEO and branding that stands apart.
Last Call for Calibri – Microsoft Updates its Default Font
Choosing a default font is the ultimate exercise in pragmatic design. Microsoft is taking the right steps to test new fonts and solicit public feedback.