Before there was TikTok, Twitter and even Myspace, there were Roman papyrus rolls.
How Monopoly Keeps Passing Go
Monopoly has known for decades that people were making up their own rules. But rather than push back, the company made it part of its marketing efforts.
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.
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.
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?
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.
COVID-19 Lessons from Elvis’ Polio Vaccine
Elvis Presley influenced countless teenagers to get the polio vaccine. That’s a lesson in the power of influencers to inspire a little more action.
Why Streaming Platforms Are Copying Cable
Brands like Peacock, Crackle and Pluto TV are offering linear programming and commercials, proving the enduring value of some tried and true marketing tactics.
Apple’s ‘I’m a Mac’ Guy Switches Sides
Apple’s Get a Mac commercials show the power of archetypes in marketing — and the risks of letting a spokesperson stand in for that archetype.
Is Your Brand a Tenet or a James Bond?
Movie studios had a tough choice to make in deciding whether or not to push new releases during the pandemic — they’re not the only ones.