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The Brand Man
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Lauren Conrad: a reality TV star trying to expand her brand beyond what it is: a fad
Nearly everyday now we read about how another TV or movie actress or wannabe is launching a clothing line because they think...
 
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Paris Hilton back in the limelight by successfully making fun of John McCain Ad
I don't think that the advertising folks behind the Presidential campaign of John McCain imagined that by using Paris Hilton...
 
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Campbell's buys Wolgang Puck's soup business
Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck, one of the originators of healthy and organic California cuisine is shedding his popular soup...
 
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Tiger Woods slidelining injury will hurt brand and sponsors
Few brands, especially individual brands, have ever grown to match the power and dominance of brand Tiger Woods. He is a...
 
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UFC fast becoming one of America's most popular sports brands
Not more than a few years ago the brutality of cage fighting or mixed martial arts as the concept was spun was perceived by...
 
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Risks of Celebrity Branding: Dior dumps Sharon Stone in China over "karma" statement
Companies, especially luxury goods manufacturers and retailers, all over the world turn to celebrities to promote their...
 
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Dunkin' Donuts pulls Rachael Ray "kiffiyeh" tv ad
Fox News insists that a scarf worn in a new television commercial for Dunkin' Donuts featuring celeb chef Rachael Ray reflects...
 
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Starbucks tweaks its logo and raises the wrath of Christian group
Starbucks has been undergoing a number of strategic changes since the return of marketing whiz Howard Schultz to the top...
 
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Apple leverages iPod brand identity components to new levels
Apple is noted for its uniquely designed and innovative products. Now they are getting notice for pushing trademark protection...
 
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Adidas wins major brand identity protection lawsuit against Payless/Stride Rite
Protecting a brand's trademark, logo or identity has often been a difficult task unless that brandmark or identifier is copied...
 
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Starbucks to launch more beverages to shore up declining sales
Starbucks has plans to introduce several new beverages to offset declining sales. They include a smoothie-like protein drink...
 
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Bargain Shopping: Both rich and not so rich saving money
Despite PR hype earlier this year from luxury retailers and manufacturers that they were not being impacted by the recession,...
 
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Chinese Olympics sponsors going low-profile during torch relay event
The turmoil brewing around the world over China's political policies towards Tibet is causing marketers sponsoring the...
 
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Polo Ralph Lauren takes US Olympic apparel contract from Canadian Roots brand
Polo Ralph Lauren has announced it has contracted with the US Olympic Committee to outfit the US Olympic team for the Summer...
 
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Naomi Campbell remains the bad girl of supermodeling
Naomi Campbell has single handedly topped the charts of the "bad girls" of supermodeling. In reality she created the segment...
 
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Mercedes Benz tries to woo young prospects with web music show
Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz, the luxury German automaker, is shifting marketing dollars from traditional media like print and...
 
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Logos may not impact buying but they can influence behavior
For decades marketing folks have been trying to determine the impact of brand logos on consumers, specifically their buying...
 
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Hermes luxury goods brand moves ahead with growth plans
Despite a lagging US economy, Hermes, the French super luxury goods brand has announced it will continue to expand its retail...
 
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Starbucks to focus on coffee, customer loyalty, efficiency and consistency with new business strategy
Starbucks announced today at their annual shareholder's meeting a return to their core roots: coffee. The company will make...
 
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Jet Blue segments economy like United
Discount airline Jet Blue has announced it will offer an "economy plus" type of seat choice, similar to United, starting this...