by Bruce Turkel | Aug 11, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
There was once a store in your neighborhood with the name Strictly Tennis. Everyone knew what Strictly Tennis did and what they sold. But then enough kids started playing soccer that the owners decided to also carry cleats and jerseys and changed their name to...
by Bruce Turkel | Jul 13, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Seems like everywhere you look our heroes are falling faster than Icarus on his pyrotechnic plunge.Donald Trump is a racist. Bill Clinton is a perjurer. Oscar Pistorius is a murderer. Lindsay Lohan is an addict. Bill Cosby is most likely a rapist. I could go on and on...
by Bruce Turkel | Jun 7, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Ogden Nash is known for short, glib poetry such as “The Turtle:”The turtle lives ‘twixt plated decks Which practically conceal its sex. I think it clever of the turtle In such a fix to be so fertile. And “The Canary:” The song of canaries Never varies, And when...
by Bruce Turkel | May 28, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Last week Yum Brands’ (YUM) Taco Bell and Pizza Hut chains made a big announcement. They are going to remove “most” artificial ingredients from their food products “by July” (Pizza Hut) or “by 2017” (Taco Bell) “where possible.” According to AP, “Instead of ‘black...
by Bruce Turkel | Apr 27, 2015 | Branding, Bruce Turkel, Keynote speaking, Marketing & Advertising
Have you made bouillabaisse lately? It’s the traditional Provençal fish stew from the port city of Marseille. To make one you fill a pot with all kinds of fresh seafood including fish, mussels, clams, octopus, and langoustines and a whole mess of vegetables such as...
