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Branding Doesn’t End With the Marketing Department

Lush, a manufacturer and retailer of fresh handmade cosmetics, serves up a very powerful brand experience when you visit their retail stores. I was just at a Chicago store in April and had the opportunity to visit a Philadelphia store this week to stock up on my favorite Lush products.

Branding Doesn’t End With the Marketing Department2025-11-18T16:48:03+00:00

American Express Direct Mail Secrets Revealed

This year I started taking note that my husband and I have been bombarded with direct mail from American Express. It seemed like once a week the pieces were coming in and there was typically a slightly different twist on the offer.

American Express Direct Mail Secrets Revealed2025-11-18T16:48:06+00:00

Step One: Admit We Have Fallen Down a Rabbithole.

The Wall Street  Journal reported today that Easter boosted April retail sales and allowed retailers to experience continued momentum, "posting strong sales." Well that's good news.  Now everyone can go back to work, companies can start spending again and all will be right in the world.

Step One: Admit We Have Fallen Down a Rabbithole.2025-11-18T16:48:10+00:00

Why Media is Ignoring You

Just because media does not respond, does not mean the media contacts are not interested in your message.  In fact, there are numerous reasons why media may not respond to your news release, pitch, press kit, etc.

Why Media is Ignoring You2025-11-18T16:48:09+00:00

Memo to Walmart CEO Mike Duke: Thanks For Nothing.

Recognizing that American consumers are "under renewed economic pressures", Walmart CEO is confident that his scenario "could work in Walmart's favor." In short, what's bad for consumers could be good for Walmart. What a lovely and empathetic sentiment. Mr.

Memo to Walmart CEO Mike Duke: Thanks For Nothing.2025-11-18T16:48:13+00:00

From Sick Bags to Condoms, Royal Wedding Swag Goes Overboard

Less than 24 hours until the Royal Wedding. But many product manufacturers have been hard at work hoping to get some attention and to cash in on the world’s obsession with Prince William and Kate. You can pretty much find it all from hand sanitizer to refrigerators, tea bags and nail polish.

From Sick Bags to Condoms, Royal Wedding Swag Goes Overboard2025-11-18T16:48:16+00:00
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