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A Dose of Southern Charm with CBC’s Charleston Experience

Sprawling southern plantations, historic cobblestone streets, a sun-soaked harbor-side – packed with southern charm, Charleston, South Carolina is nothing short of the perfect spot for an end-of-the-summer getaway. This is exactly the mini-vacation that 10 top tier editors enjoyed during the debut of Cercone Brown Company’s (CBC) Charleston Experience from September 15th-18th. Staying in a house […]

The Age of Convenience

As consumers continue to expect things at the click of a button, certain brands are capitalizing on the advantages of this and positioning themselves at the forefront of this trend. Over the past few years, several services have emerged that allow consumers to get everything they need with one click – from groceries to wine […]

Companies expand the limits of “traditional” advertising with their models

The days when only stereotypical models starred in ad campaigns are long gone. Instead, many companies like Dove, Honey Maid, and Nike are now using people who redefine classic beauty and family archetypes. Though each ad campaign is as different as it is powerful, one thing remains true in all: no one looks the same. Dove […]

Creative Marketing Convinces Kids to Eat Their Vegetables

Moms everywhere struggle to get healthy food into their kids. We cook Jessica Seinfeld’s cakes baked with smash cauliflower and create clever names for celery/peanut butter/raisins combos. We make our fruit look like holiday stars and smily faces. Parents have looked to marketing to help them get their children to eat healthy food for as long […]

AI, VR and More: The Future is Now

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate, marketers must stay on top of what’s now, what’s next, and how it can be used to better position their brand. While we love a catchy billboard, we also want to pay attention to the pervasive acronyms recently added to marketing technology conversations. AI = Artificial […]

Reaping the benefits of Instagram’s new “Stories” feature

Instagram and Snapchat are neck-and-neck in the race to win loyalty of social enthusiasts around the world. Whether you’ve naturally opted for the stream of content bites that come with Snapchat or the picture-perfect wanderlust reality filling your Instagram feed, the time may have come to finally pick your poison. On August 2nd, Instagram launched […]

Take Advantage of Facebook Live

In April 2016, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave live streaming new meaning when he rolled out the Facebook Live Application. This gateway for both brands and users to engage in is an influential marketing tool that many companies are not taking advantage of … and they should be. Streaming in real-time provides the ability to […]

Running the Branding Bases

It’s no secret that the Boston Red Sox fans are among the most devout baseball enthusiasts out there. And safe to say, we are a fan of their marketing tricks! The Red Sox marketing team works to preserve the historic elements and legacy of the team while still embracing a modern approach. Below are examples […]

Why You Can’t Get These Songs Out of Your Head

The five senses play a key role in our consumer lives. Traditionally, many brands’ marketing teams have focused solely on sight when producing their creative work. However, today’s brands attract their audiences through another sense: hearing. Sound in marketing has now become a popular and expected asset. Sonic branding is the strategic use of sound […]

Garnet Hill Hits the Road in its Beautifully-Crafted Mobile Boutique

It’s official – Garnet Hill has packed up a collection of its most beautiful home and apparel products and set its sights on the open road! Their mission? To connect with their customer in a tangible way and provide a unique touch-and-feel experience in the comfort of her own backyard This August, we’re celebrating the […]

The Worldwide Olympic Partners: They Do More Than Simple Promotion

Like the rest of the world, we can’t wait for the Olympic flame to land in Rio on Friday and kick off of the 2016 Summer Games! In the spirit of the season, we’ve decided to pay homage to a few of the worldwide Olympic partners whose genius marketing strategies support this global event. Proctor & Gamble […]

Get Up Close and Personal

Too often, marketers spend more time focusing on demographics and statistics of their audience rather than personal attributes of consumers. Marketing should be closely tied to psychology – which translates to the needs, wants, and behaviors of consumers. Consumer behavior can’t always be grouped according to specific demographic lines of society. If you are guilty […]

The Golden Rule

“Treat others how you want to be treated.” We are all too familiar with this rule; we’ve heard it from our parents, our teachers, and our peers. But as time goes on, we have realized just how relevant that quote continues to be. Take our industry for example: an ageny’s success in the public relations […]