by Bruce Turkel | Aug 21, 2007 | Branding
From AdFreak.com: Virginia is for lovers, not criminals. That’s why their state tourism agency is pulling ads where the models inadvertently flash a gang sign. Apparently, the heart shape they make with their hands is nearly identical to the gesture of the Gangster...
by Bruce Turkel | May 30, 2007 | Branding
The Geico cavemen have become popular enough they’ve become the subject of a show. NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most creative thinking in television these days has nothing to do with comedy or drama. It’s about the commercials. Fueled by a growing...
by Bruce Turkel | May 23, 2007 | Branding
Yesterday I wrote about Costa Cruise Line simultaneously introducing their new ship, The Serena, in the real world and in the virtual world (See post VIA Turkel Talks).Building brand value with their Second Life introduction, Costa worked together with their Italian...
by Bruce Turkel | May 7, 2007 | Branding
Recent weather disasters in Kansas, New Orleans, Mississippi, Europe and so on should remind every destination, DMA, hotel group and others about the critical importance of a crises recovery plan. Tux Turkel (no relation as far as I know) wrote a very good article on...
by Bruce Turkel | May 4, 2007 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was an historic day for supporters of fair elections in Florida and our nation.The Florida State Legislature has passed a bill to reform Florida’s faulty voting system. Read the Miami Herald Article here As posted a few days ago here, Turkel partnered...