>CMO from The Plain Dealer Speaking on Wedneday

>AAF-Cleveland’s September Luncheon will feature Matt Kraner, CMO, The Plain Dealer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join us for the this informative event on Wednesday, September 17 at Windows on the River. Matt’s topic: “Black and White and Ready For The Future.” The newspaper industry is experiencing its most challenging time in history. Matt Kraner will share his insight about […]

>Super Bowl, Commercial Bowl

>Super Bowl talk already? This article isn’t staking a claim in which final two teams will go but rather who will advertise on what I call “Commercial Bowl Day.” Only 10 spots are left for the 2009 event even though there was a 10% price increase from last year. Can you believe it!?! Watch the […]

>You make the call

>Help! Our office is having trouble deciding which candy to keep here. So, we need your help! Please view our main blog page and vote for your favorite. Thanks!

>In marketing, we often look at ourselves as the brand police – watching and controlling our clients’ brand so that its advertised or portrayed correctly. Well, this story takes it to a whole new level. The KFC secret recipe was being moved recently in order for other security measures and renovations to take place. So, […]

>Humanize Your Brand – Chico’s Found a Match

>When we develop brands from scratch, we often develop a personality to the brand – what does it look like, where does it shop, what books does this brand read, etc. It’s common to address every aspect of what a brand would be if it was human. Does your brand have kids in high school […]

>The BLACKOUT – Will the Power Go Out Again?

> Ah, the anniversary of the big blackout that started only a few cities away from Twinsburg and brought down the power in seven states and parts of Canada. So all morning the news reported that many measures are in place so this doesn’t happen again. Well it may not happen in seven states again […]

>Marketing a Giant or Giant Marketing

>Whatever you call it there is no mistake that the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing China has taken the world stage. From the impressive opening ceremony all eyes of the world are on China. This is their time and the international stage is set.OK now that my intro is out there I must let you […]

>Send Us Your Favorite Olympic Commercials

>The time has come for laughter, more laughter, tears and special advertising. The Olympics are finally here… let the games begin! Send us your favorite Olympic ads. We know they are out there – NBC raked in over $1 billion in revenue. ~Michelle

>Can What I Wear Reflect My Company Image?

>The answer is yes. Branding has moved beyond the traditional print, TV, and radio circles. Now what we present in our overall look can set the stage. See the recent article in Corporate Apparel Magazine http://www.corporateapparelmag.com/profiles.php?id=24. I would welcome your comments. Bruce

>Another Way to Promote Your Business

> In today’s competitive world businesses are always looking for ways to stretch their marketing dollars. One way that is to participate in community events. Like trade show environments you can see more people with less dollars and increase engagement. Engagement is the key to this atmosphere of sales and marketing as involvement with your […]