You say iPad, I say iPod

Everyone I know has been asking my take on Apple’s name for their new device – the iPad. Frankly I think the naming choice is typical Apple M.O. — they pick the name they want and damn the torpedoes. It’s a take on the old riddle: Q:  Where does a 900 lb....

Who owns the AFLAC duck?

My friend Andrew Jaffee writes the kinds of articles that make me wish everyone could read them and that I had written them. I can’t do much about the latter but can at least help with the former by posting his brilliance. You can find more at Andrew’s...

Has Tiger Woods poisoned the spokesman well?

Today a TV business pundit asked if the Tiger Woods’ situation had poisoned the spokesman well for everyone. Unfortunately, I don’t think so. Many unsophisticated marketers use it because the spokesperson model of advertising is usually an easy way for a...

7 Steps to Building Brand Value

Seven simple steps to building, maintaining, and communicating a great brand. Bruce provides entertaining anecdotes and real world examples to illustrate the finer points of brand building. Learn how to add significant value to your products by making your products...
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