Category Archives: Retailers

Your Bathroom, Your Brand?

Posted on August 26, 2016 by karengwh

Target’s recent initiative to go one step further in response to the gender identification conversation and add single-stall bathrooms to all stores is just another way that they are defining their Brand to the world. And that translates to cash … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Jerk. The World Is Watching.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by karengwh

Virality and social conversation are great when a brand wants to strut its stuff. But beware — it can also create uproar when ads and messages hit this “no borders on the internet” world we live in. Take note of … Continue reading →

Posted in Branding, College Marketing, Controversy, Event Marketing, Gift with Purchase, International Marketing, Reality Check, Social Media, Social Responsibility and Philanthropy, Spokespeople, Travel, Wal-Mart | Leave a comment

How Far Is Too Far in Marketing?

Posted on December 17, 2015 by jimbgwh

Got the guts for a big (risky) idea? At a time when half the world is deeply concerned about sensitivity toward others, and the other half thinks the pandering goes totally too far, it poses an interesting creative challenge (opportunity?) … Continue reading →

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Sharing Happiness Pays Forward Brand Equity.

Posted on December 10, 2015 by dianegwh

Brand loyalty should swing both ways — consumers who are fiercely loyal to their brands AND brands that are fiercely loyal to their consumers.  This holiday season, Zappos wanted to demonstrate this, and in doing so, ended up inspiring a whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Brand Equity, Branding, Fashion, Apparel, Loyalty Program, Retailers, Winners, winners-toss-ups-flops | Leave a comment

Obsolescence. Not So Funny.

Posted on February 17, 2015 by richardgwh

Hysterical NSFW bit on Last Week Tonight by HBO’s John Oliver on the demise of RadioShack®. But the issue at the heart of this sad “passing” isn’t quite so LOL.

Posted in Boomers, Flop, Gadgets and Games, Marketing Tactics, Publicity, Reality Check, Retailers | Leave a comment

Want to Win? Redefine Your Retail.

Posted on February 10, 2015 by janisgwh

Want a new sales opportunity for your product or service? Redefine how and where you play!  Just like success story SouveNEAR — a little company that changed the whole dynamic of selling authentic local artisanal goods, by placing them in … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Eye On The Prize

Posted on January 13, 2015 by lizgwh

In the chrome-and-glass world of “contemporary” marketing,  the pressure is always on to find the “shiny new object.” Often, this quest trumps all judgment as to what is truly relevant and motivating to REAL PEOPLE. So how about taking a … Continue reading →

Posted in grassroots, Innovation, Lifestyle Marketing, Marketing Tactics, Promotions, Reality Check, Retailers | 2 Comments