Hexclad – A failed actor’s rise from broke to $1 billion
Danny is on crutches and spent his last $2 to buy oranges. The bag rips. They roll downhill. He collapses crying.
Attention Is Not the Prize
If your marketing gets seen but not chosen, relevance may be the missing piece. Learn how to become the obvious choice.
How Do I Raise Prices Without Losing Jobs?
Why two companies can charge different prices in the same market and both stay busy.
This campaign was ALMOST perfect
They're good billboards, but they could have been so much better.
Why Most Brands Fail to Connect
Without personality or story you don't have a brand. Sadly, all you have is a company.
Dr. Gross Skincare – Better to be gross than boring
He first resisted the name, then got the last laugh with his $450 million payday.
Why Customers Don’t Believe You Even When You’re Honest
Potential buyers listen and nod, but still hesitate when trust hasn’t had time to form.
How McDonald’s Accidentally Ruined a Global Campaign
The jingle made them run out of buns. But then they got cheap about it.
Ad Fraud Isn’t a Glitch. It’s a Business Model.
How to protect your spend, tighten targeting, and future-proof your marketing as AI search reshapes everything.
How to Build a Remarkable Brand They’ll Never Forget
You can't copy anybody. You have to see the angel in the marble.
The Transformers Story: More Than Meets The Eye
Tonka's GoBots got a head start in the market. But Hasbro's storytelling won the larger race.
The Plague taking over the Marketing Industry…
Many have abandoned the long-running campaign that was so powerful in days of yore.
The Truth About Storytelling and Why It Beats Objections
Our entire biological structure is uniquely built for stories.
Specialized Bikes – Choose What To Lose, Or Lose It All
A dropout grew from flea markets to millions. But going mainstream nearly ruined him.
Rebranding: When Panic Wears a New Logo
Double-check that it's good for you and not good for that person's billable hours.