Last night, as I was driving the kids home from their day camp, I spotted a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Special Edition – just like that of “Bandit” from Smokey and the Bandit. So of course, I immediately thought of that movie, and the late Jerry Reed, and his song “Eastbound and Down” (which I imagine you’re now hearing your head as well). While Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason are stars, the star of that film was definitely the car. That got me thinking about how creative storytelling, what marketers like to call “content”, can impact the acquisition of new customers.
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Al Yankovic’s Mission Statement is a catchy tune, done in the style of Crosby, Stills & Nash. It’s strangely hypnotic, and somewhat soothing of a song (Yankovic has outdone himself with an original score), but is the lesson to be learned one of how we hide behind “jargon” and delude ourselves? If we were clearer in our objectives, would that help us to make the breakthroughs needed to truly become better at what we do?
For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn
For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn. In six words, I’ve told a story – a compelling one – that piqued enough interest that here you are… But here’s the thing – I didn’t tell the story – you did. Something compelled you to click – and here you are – question is this – what was that something?
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When TV is Gone: What's your Netflix Advertising Strategy?
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Video Seminar – Can't Buy My Love: How to find your Audience
In January, we recorded our first seminar for viewers. The Seminar was entitled “Can buy my Love.”
We were looking at doing a series of talks with senior advertising professionals. These talks ultimately gave us the idea for the Brand Media Studio.