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KFC’s shameful attempt at Responsible Marketing

By on June 22, 2011 in cause marketing, hall of shame, promotion, socially responsible

A Utah KFC’s recent attempt at Responsible Marketing via this hair-brained cause marketing campaign has left us speechless: That’s right, buy a jug of high fructose corn syrup-powered soda pop—one of the primary causes of diabetes and childhood obesity—and we’ll donate a dollar to juvenile diabetes research. Our take: absolutely shameful and completely irresponsible. What’s [...]

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Introducing Outsource Marketing’s Video Services

By on September 20, 2010 in announcement, fun, promotion, videos

. . . and Shawn Telford, our new Director. Here’s our intro video, peppered with a few select shots from his reel: He’ll make you laugh. He’ll make you cry. He’ll make you say, “Did he really do that?” Regardless of the emotions he conjures, one thing’s certain, Shawn Telford knows how to get and [...]

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Do you respect your customer’s intelligence?

By on April 29, 2009 in advertising, promotion

The wisdom of children always amazes me. On the way to Little League practice yesterday, my six-year-old son heard a radio ad that made him ask “why?” A radio ad for two nights stay at a regional hotel for “only $950!” is what set him off. His response: Only $950?!! Why do they always say [...]

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The Southwest Airlines Bikini Controversy

By on March 10, 2009 in boycott, creativity, promotion, responsible or not?, socially responsible

Remember a few years ago when a woman was thrown off of a Southwest Airlines plane because her outfit was too revealing? Imagine her surprise when Southwest launched the “SI One,” to promote Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition last month. The airline expected controversy, but probably didn’t expect how polarizing the image would be. A few [...]

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Make your marketing more shareable—pass it on

By on January 30, 2009 in promotion, word of mouth

At a lunch meeting at the Cheesecake Factory yesterday, I was beginning to tell a client we wanted to help them develop ways to make their company, products and services more “shareable.” I know, it’s not a real word, but I use it a lot because it telegraphs the idea immediately. But yesterday, I never [...]

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