Archive for January, 2012

Will Atlantic City pass ‘Go” or step to the rear of the bus?

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is asking for public comments to help develop a new master plan to revitalize Atlantic City. What needs to inform Atlantic City’s new master plan is a brand vision.  What image of the resort does it want to conjure?  What promise will it make to visitors? Until the late 1950s, [...]

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Ads that annoy us: Celebrity endorsements backfire when their message contradicts their brand promise.

Despite inherent risks of personality flaws, companies still turn to celebrities to connect with a relevant group of customers and sell products. Even with a history of backfires — like Coca Cola using, then dumping Michael Vick, and the embarrassment of a Tiger Woods (the list is quite long) — celebrity endorsements continue because they [...]

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Businesses reach beyond traditional media, integrate Facebook into their media mix

Facebook’s latest growth is coming from  businesses who are integrating their messages to reach beyond website traffic and traditional forms of communications. Why should businesses that have a website also have a Facebook page? Your website is your company’s encyclopedia, where visitors can find what they’re looking for because of intuitive navigation.  Facebook offers a different [...]

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