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Beyond Madison Avenue

http://www.beyondmadisonavenue.com/

Advertising blog that covers the industry including guru tips and insight, news and information on advertising jobs.

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  • What is Southern Comfort?

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 08:58

    “The main focus of this campaign is to really cement the idea that Southern Comfort is a way to tie back into New Orleans, more so as a vibe and a spirit versus a more subtle brand DNA that was always talked about internally but not necessarily co...

  • When Creative Goes Bad

    Posted on Friday November 6th, 2009 at 09:03

    by Rob Frappier Advertisers strive for creativity. It is at the core of practically everything we do. Sometimes, however, our efforts fall flat, leading to complete and utter embarrassment. This is an example of what can happen when creative goes b...

  • Try Some Internal Marketing to Boost Creativity

    Posted on Friday November 6th, 2009 at 09:00

    by Mike Handy What is your internal marketing plan with those on whom you are depending at your place of business? Sure, you might be at the top of your game, but what internal inspiration pieces have you put in place to keep yourself and your team...

  • Are the Mac Ads Still Working?

    Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 09:05

    by Josh Fahey The Mac ads from Apple are among the most iconic in the past decade, but they seem to be getting creatively stale, a little mean, and, dare I say, a bit desperate. The latest three spots are all aimed at the Windows 7 launch. The comm...

  • Honestly, the Best Advertising is Honest

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 08:59 in Strategy, accountability, ads we love

    The days of product puffery are over. I think it’s because we’ve developed a pessimistic and sarcastic outlook towards the world in order to shield us from looking happy-go-lucky and stupid. These days, telling everyone why your product “glist...

  • FTC Trims ‘Results Not Typical’ From Ads

    Posted on Tuesday October 27th, 2009 at 08:57 in celebrity endorsement, ads we love, advertising news, tommy liu

    We’ve seen the ads of diet plans, workout equipment, regimens, and a slew of other lose-weight-and-look-great supplements. These ads have two things in common: attractive actors/models with desirable physiques and fine print that reads “...

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5 stars Kyrstin

This blog is fantastic. The writers give out a lot of information and tend to see things from a different point of view. I think that they are on top of the advertising business and will definitely remain a follower.

Posted: April 21st, 2009 | Report This Comment

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