tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31033718764206808552011-07-08T00:25:25.702-05:00the good the bad and the ugly in marketing news and the media.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.comBlogger451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-47082716254783673512010-08-04T11:11:00.001-05:002010-08-04T11:12:12.702-05:00

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-43245400420436651582009-01-12T13:33:00.002-05:002009-01-12T13:43:01.033-05:00

Long time no post, huh? I've been busy over here at Yelp but here's where I was lending my production skills this weekend: http://winterjazzfest.com/Let me know if you find any pictures of me floating around the wild wild world of web from Sullivan Hall. I'll be looking fierce with a clip board in hand somewhere near the stage.

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Captain Planet, He's our Hero!

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Some lame-o wants someone to build him his own Yelp. Good luck with that Congrats you've won the internet tard of the day award! The $200-$300 you are offering will surely get you the Yelp clone of your dreams!

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I predict a resurgence in this beats popularity. George Clinton- "Paint the White House Black"Featuring Ice Cube, Dr.Dre, Yo-Yo, MC Breed & Kam; other appearances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Public Enemy, Shock G & Pupa Curlyyear: 1993Paisley Park RecordsWarner Music - www.wmg.com

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It's EOBD on a Friday. Time to waste some company time! That link is a gold mine of ROTFL.Tote reads: Real Women Hunt Moose

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I was watching TV and noticed that for as long as I have lived in the Northeast, Subaru commercials are always awful and low budget. I decided to surf around and see if there were any exceptions to the rule; that weren't dubbed to cheesy music showing a station wagon tearing through a mud puddle. I found one:Ha ha this is exponentially better than watching Paris Hilton "eat" a hamburger whilst

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My pirate name would be Captain Cheatin' Walace Morgan. Wanna know yours? Click hurr.

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There's this film I'm obsessed about right now, The Tribe, and it features this ill slam poetry by a Miss Vanessa Hidary. The Tribe traces the history of Barbi and "... sheds light on the questions: What does it mean to be an American Jew today?"So after some quick Google research I uncovered a gem of her work PhD in Him:I'll be the first to admit, I'm not a fan of spoken word or slam poetry. But

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Although this is a period of mourning for many of my Heeb brethren here's what I'm celebrating:1) Starting my internship at MKG Productions tomorrow.2) The new Al Green album- Lay It Down that I downloaded for $8.99 from Amazon. 3) My friend Missy Goldstein relocating to NYC this Friday.4) Last night's Flash Dance Skate Party at the Dreamland Roller Rink in Coney Island. Click here for

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I've been meaning to blog this for a while Good Copy Bad Copy is a documentary about copy right law and remix culture. This video is a perfect education tool, and contains interviews from both the suite-types and the "offenders" themselves. Great commentary from Danger Mouse, Girl Talk, and the Pirate Bay guys."Freedom actually drives a more vibrant economy than restriction and control."

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I can't stop thinking about it. On the quest for more information I found this summary on Wikipedia: "Camel racing is a popular sport in the Arab States and Australia. Professional camel racing, like horse racing, is an event for betting and tourist attraction. Camels can run at speeds up to 65 km in short sprints and they can maintain a speed of 40km for an hour.Camels are often controlled by

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Paper Plate DubGet it while you can!You know why I love hip hop? Because in an age of political correctness rappers get to be as un-PC as they wanna be and it only IMPROVES their sales. The game of hip hop is one of capitalism, and in an age where corporations spend millions of dollars on advertising campaigns re-branding themselves, or on PR tactics to serve as damage control rappers just keep

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Check out this vid "Baby Got Book" on out of all places Godtube.

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If this wasn't such a gross human rights violation I would be tempted to think this was funny.The trafficking and exploitation of South Asian and African children as camel jockeys has burgeoned in the Gulf states, which, with the discovery of oil and the associated surge in wealth, transformed camel racing from a traditional Bedouin sports pastime to a multi-million dollar activity. Camel Kids

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From Berlin Germany, Metrofarm Studio has produced a number of stunning, custom built DJ Desks. Having released a concrete DJ table a couple of years back, the new desks, in folded stainless steel and wood painted black and neon orange demand attention. But they're not just for finely tuned vinyl slingers looking for the perfect ergonomic ratios to heighten their musical flow. They're for

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Spank Rock who has been on the tips of everyone's tongues and on the top of every hipster’s playlist just did this nifty collaboration with the Chemical Brothers. My two fav acts together on one jam? I'm so into this.

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Looks lilke Tom Brady and Gisele are building a love shack. In other news I jut relocated to NYC and am plowing through postings on Craigslist, MediaBisto, et al. Continuing my quest in taking over the advertising world by storm.

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1) Read this article2) Cop some gear @ Lab Boston. 113 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA. www.labboston.com3) Thank me later.READ ME

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Fresh to death

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Here's a dude just doin his damn thing and doin it well.

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With increasingly more Americans reading US Weekly than Vogue these days it's no wonder fashion labels are starting to use any press (good or bad) to gain market share. A recent article in the NY Times this past Thursday discusses this new trend; as well as Ms. Lohans contribution to American Apparels increase in sales. This article got me thinking, what other brands could leverage their label

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I was lucky enough to catch the very edited VJ Zebbler (Pete Berdovsky of the Boston ATHF debacle) interview on Fox "News" the other day. Here's what you missed remixed by Pete himself:

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The results are in: Emerson College's Emcomm placed third in the AAF regional competition. BU was placed fourth, ha! Quinnipiac University won with the same idea we had but threw out because we decided it was too obvious and simplistic. I'm tired and depressed but we did the best we could and our plansbook kicks ass. At least I graduate in a week.

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No one listened to me when I said Cam sucked. Now the man famous for making thugs look sensitive in pink T-shirts is on CNN blathering about his "Snitches Get Stitches"/ "Stop Snitching" mantra.The "Stop Snitchin" topic has been hotly debated for over a year, but it seems my man Anderson Cooper just caught wind of it. In 2006 here in Boston, Antonio Ennis pulled his "Stop Snitchin' "

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The Mountain Dew execution by BBDO above actually made me laugh. The Dew brand is up to big things lately; co-branding with the new Halo 3 game and now this. I can actually hear precious little market share fizzing away in the Coca-Cola Classic end of the ring.Best Chuck Norris Joke: Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.

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My Sidekick 3 is dumb for the following reasons:1) Can't sync to my Mac2) I can only email not text pictures3) It thinks I'm going to be happy with the 'multicultural' phone app people on my screen for eternity...Well guess what? I altered that ish and am in the process of designing my own4) I can't use my MP3's as ringtones- I still have to pay almost $3 for a new ringtone. In short dear

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-45019859656722043292007-04-18T09:20:00.000-05:002007-04-24T12:03:56.344-05:00

Agency Wieden & Kennedy cooked up this tasty all copy full pager for their client Nike . The only print execution was in the Times, however it will appear as banner on Flip.com, Cosmogirl.com, Seventeen.com, ESPN.com, FoxSports.com and NikeWomen.comIt reads:Thank you for starting the conversation.Thank you for making an entire nation listen to the Rutger's (sic) team story. And for making us

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"Crispin also appears to have a strange obsession with dictating the bounds of male identity. In the "Un-pimp Your Ride" spots for VW, a somewhat cruel protagonist ridicules young men who dare to seek self-expression through the art of modifying their cars. In the "Making Things Right" campaign for Haggar, two middle-aged guys gruffly rule their suburban neighborhood—advocating physical force

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Boston Globe reporter Jenn Abelson interviewed Karen Kaplan, president of Hill Holiday in Boston, for this past Sundays Hot Seat section. In Ms. Abelson's infinite wisdom she asked:Abelson: "What did you think about the recent guerrilla marketing campaign for Comedy Central in which electronically lit signs depicting a cartoon character were mistaken for bombs, spreading panic throughout

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"This American Life" premiers 10:30 Eastern and Pacific times (9:30, Central time) on Showtime. If you listen to NPR then you know this is going to be a killer show. Move over Taxi Cab Confessions with your hookers complaining about their pimps; TAL will have interviewees that tell touching stories that everyone can relate to at an emotional level.

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The funniest movie you haven't seen is available on DVD & on On Demand (Comcast). This movie speaks volumes about what could happen in the future due to the dumbing down of America (thanks to popular culture). Here's a review from the Boston Globe from January 7, 2007:"Unless you're a big fan of Mike Judge 's work on "Beavis and Butt-head " or in "Office Space ," you probably missed the fleeting

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Out come the wolves indeed. Hell Week has officially begun for me in AAF/Emcomm so there goes my eating/sleeping/ TV viewing schedules. I've missed you too but here is something to read besides my own rants: Punk'd Marketing BlogThanks to Jennifer over at her blog, The Credibility Branding Blog, for reminding me about this resource. I hear ya girlfriend, I've got the book too & can't wait to

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After spending five hours at JFK airport this past Friday, I am starting not to hold jetblue in such high regards. After reviewing their Customer Bill of Rights pre-trip I expected to find any inconvenience (s) during my flight to be handled with the utmost care to preserve what is left of the brand after the Valentine's Day debacle. This Bill Of Rights was actually emailed to me by jetblue;

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-59412557661809267522007-02-26T20:10:00.000-05:002007-03-05T18:47:15.645-05:00

Dove's new online campaign features this user-generated spot.In the book, The Culture Code, author Rapaille rips apart Dove's Real Beauty campaign. He says the code for beauty in America is MAN'S SALVATION. He obviously doesn't have a vagina. Here's proof: "Supermodels, for instance, are very much on Code because they uphold an unattainable standard for beauty. Women can aspire to that level

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-33352558560384632612007-02-12T22:25:00.001-05:002007-03-19T21:57:27.050-05:00

I'm officially in a funk. Between catching up on school work, and planning for AAF I am lacking blogging time/effort.Want to see poor Pete Berdovsky's (aka VJ Zebbler of the ill fated Aqua Teen Hunger Force debacle) myspace page?I emailed him regarding the Taste of Peace event this Saturday @ the Boston Sheraton. He is scheduled to perform and said in response to my question of whether or not

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due to a death in my family I have been unable to post recently. I apologize to my readers, browsers, and most importantly to my few, but much appreciated fans. Until I can give my thoughts on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force debacle read someone else's blog:República Update Thank you República Update & Pro Hip Hop for the latest news about Jay-Z's entrepreneurial comings and goings.-Meg

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Did you forget that Steve Jobs is being questioned in less than honest stock option history record keeping?Is this guy smart or what? In the same month he gets caught for pulling a Martha Stewart; he releases news that his company designed the coolest gadget we Westerners have seen since the hula hoop. Now look:See you forgot all about Steve Jobs nasty little secret.

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Annoyed that you can't watch Sacha Baron Cohen's Golden Globe acceptance speech? I guess Dick Clark Productions didn't want any free marketing... After all, they took down every Golden Globe acceptance speech on Youtube. The great minds behind, So You Think You Can Dance, didn't even think of putting the clips on their website. That way at the very least bloggers could refer people to their

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-16847091316843875252007-01-16T18:31:00.000-05:002007-01-20T14:49:16.013-05:00

Mazel tov to Sacha Baron Cohen for winning a Golden Globe! Booyakashah!

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-58487311513846689262007-01-15T13:13:00.000-05:002007-01-20T15:01:38.980-05:00

Read this New York Times article about outdoor advertising. Ignore the bashing tone, and look at those (insert sarcastic tone here) innovations! Sushi pieces scaled to the size of luggage on a baggage claim conveyor belt? I guess that's better than those "got milk ads?" that spray the smell of cookies on harried commuters while they wait for the bus.When you're pissed off & waiting for your bag

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-6521662790580625162007-01-11T10:54:00.000-05:002007-01-16T18:51:16.376-05:00

At this point everyone knows that top 40 hip-hop is a great vehicle for selling stuff. From Patron to cellular phones, hip hop makes stuff seem cool in the eyes of millions of tweens, teens, and 20-somethings. A new song has me particularly nauseous,"Upgrade U" featuring Beyonce & Jay-Z. I hate this song for a few reasons: 1) It perpetuates the gender role of women playing second fiddle to

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-86953702463331664112007-01-05T15:43:00.000-05:002007-01-16T18:53:33.018-05:00

2007 is starting off to be a good year for Semites in the arts. Annie Leibovitz was featured on the American Masters series on PBS this week. Her most famous photograph features Yoko Ono and John Lennon embracing on a bed, just before he was shot in his apartment. The best moment was when the director decided to include moments of Annie going through all her photos for her book. As she goes

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If a marketing ploy from a network TV station falls in the forest and no one is around, does anyone care?Monk, a detective show/comedy about an OCD gumshoe and his assistant is airing twice in one night back-to-back first in black and white then color. The idea is once viewers watch both episodes they can go to the show's site and vote on which version is better. Am I missing something here or.

Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18330476551859928600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103371876420680855.post-91626445722435730332006-12-01T17:13:00.000-05:002007-01-16T18:46:05.893-05:00

The Nativity, coming out this December, is yet another Christmas movie that should excite the masses into flooding the local movieplexes.Here are a couple of juicy tidbits about The Nativity:1) Director Catherine Hardwicke produced Thirteen, a movie about two teenage girls from California taking acid, exploring homo & hetero sexuality, cutting, and pissing off their equally unstable single moms.

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