Tag: advertising

Startup Marketing Vs. Art

Startup Marketing Vs. Art

Are startup marketers sacrificing Art for Revenue? If so, does that make us lousy marketers? Are we destroying the higher purpose of marketing by being too darn practical?

February 1, 2011 | 44 Comments More
The Google Superbowl Ad: Why Now?

The Google Superbowl Ad: Why Now?

Google launched their first ever major TV ad last night at the Superbowl and thinking about it I had a moment where I thought – “Oh dear, this is the end of them.” Why would Google want to do a TV ad now?

February 8, 2010 | 31 Comments More
Can B2B Products be “Social Objects”?

Can B2B Products be “Social Objects”?

Hugh MacLeod describes “social objects” as things that get people talking. B2C marketers have been doing this forever but B2B marketers need to catch up.

November 3, 2009 | 15 Comments More
Keep Your Filthy Brands off of Me

Keep Your Filthy Brands off of Me

I haven’t had a serious rant on this blog yet so today is the day!  Corporate marketers at big companies, you can just ignore this post, it’s not for you.  I’m talking to you product marketers at little companies or you folks that own marketing budget for new products at bigger companies.  You know who [...]

November 10, 2008 | 6 Comments More