Category Archives: Branding

Penney Pushes Change. What Can You Take Away?

Source: J.C. Penney

J.C. Penney’s new CEO, former Apple executive Ron Johnson, boldly proclaimed the retailer’s plan to become “America’s favorite store” in a major presentation to investors yesterday.

I’m not a student of J.C. Penney and who knows if this new strategy will lead to profitable growth.  Retail is TOUGH.  But, after reading the initial news report, and then watching Johnson’s presentation, a few points really stood out to me: Continue reading

Social Media Idea Powers Brazilian Condom Marketer

Ideas power marketing.

Today’s example:  check out this terrific marketing idea for Brazil’s Olla Condoms.

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General Mills Pushes Magic Brownies. Plus 5 Tips for Evaluating Bold Marketing Ideas.

Photo: Fiber One.

You’re in a conference room being pitched ideas for the marketing rollout of your new product and the recommendation is to use iconic marijuana-smoking characters from a 1970s movie.  What do you do?

Let’s talk about General Mills’ marketing – Magic Brownie Adventure Movie – to promote its new Fiber One Brownies featuring actors Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. Continue reading

New Corona “Find Your Beach” Commercial Powerfully Delivers Brand Positioning

Photo: Crown Imports LLC/Corona/Cramer-Krasselt

You just get it!

That’s what happens when brand positioning is skillfully and creatively brought to life in powerful marketing communications.  My last post highlighted how brand positioning was superbly delivered in excellent marketing from Ace Hardware and Avis Rent a Car.

Here’s another terrific example from the newest Corona Extra commercial (Flight) that began airing during the NBA basketball championship. Continue reading