2014 sees two significant anniversaries for McDonald’s. First up, it’s the 40th anniversary of the opening of the first store in the UK as I noticed when I happened to pop in to my local Mickey D’s for a quick breakfast. Now, I’m not a particularly regular patron at the Golden Arches but I’ve got […]
If You Can Fake Marketing Authenticity…
…then you’ve probably got it made! Great marketing cartoon from Tom Fishburne… There’s a famous quote that goes… “The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that you’ve got it made.” Originally from Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944) a French diplomat, dramatist and novelist (although I’m guessing the very first version would have been in…French!)… […]
Formula For Free Celebrity “Endorsements” In Marketing
Came across this ad in the weekend papers and was struck by the clever way they had attached a “Celebrity Endorsement” to their version of the classic Harrington Jacket… …and presumably without having to pay a penny for it! Who knew that those style icons Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Steve McQueen all loved “this” […]
So, Have Tesco Made A Marketing Mistake?
I’ve mentioned before my somewhat unfashionable admiration for the supermarket giant Tesco… …and lately they do seem to have slipped a little. From the US debacle of “Fresh and Easy”… …to lagging sales and profits. There are some serious concerns that they have ended up in the worst of all business positions…”stuck in the middle”. […]
So…What’s In Prospect For Marketing In 2014?
Hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas! At the end of the year and especially in the lull between Christmas and New Year… …it’s a good time to take a little time to reflect on what major trends might impact on marketers and marketing in the coming year. Hopefully, you’ve already mapped out your Marketing Calendar […]