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Do You Work With Someone Over 40 Who Has Wicked Tradigital Chops?

I recently offered up the term, "tradigital" in conversation with another ad pro. The person on the receiving end hadn't heard that one before. I smiled. Digital is a progression, an adjustment, a new opportunity. Digital is new media, but marketing is old as the hills. Thus, digital marketing requires a solid foundation in the ways of old, and a thorough understanding of today's playing field. How many people …

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Two Righteous Republicans Search for the Party’s Soul in Alabama

The Grand Old Pedophiles are rallying around one of the saddest characters in politics today, a twice deposed Alabama judge who has a trail of sexual molestation claims against him longer than the rope he used to hang himself with. Some Republicans—the ones who still believe in the Republic—are more than a little put out by their party's descent into madness and moral degradation. …

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Colle McVoy Takes “Minnesota Nice” To Another Level

When Jen Stack, Director of Communications at Colle McVoy, sends me something, I pay attention. I pay attention because Colle McVoy in Minneapolis sends the best branded merchandise, a.k.a. gifts, of anyone in the business. Whether it's a packet of notecards, chocolates, or a new planner for 2018, it's always well-made, thoughtful and useful. Because the care and the love comes shining through, time and again, I …

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Miami Is for Dolphins and Cuban Coffee, Not Ad Agencies of Record

What starts in Miami doesn't necessarily stay in Miami. That's the story out of Miami, where creative powerhouse Crispin Porter & Bogusky was born 35 years ago. According to The Drum and other media outlets, CP+B/Miami is closing its doors. The announcement affects 75 employees in total, mostly in finance and accounting. Those functions will now be centralized in Boulder, where other employees are being …

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“Price for Life” from Centurylink Is Real

Facts. The American public is increasingly resistant to them. This sad state of affairs make governing impossible, and selling next to impossible. https://youtu.be/yciodHFfA8U The offer: Centurylink Price for Life is real. Your internet rate won’t change as long as you keep your CenturyLink Price for Life plan. Pay the same monthly rate year after year. The offer does sound unbelievable, but whose fault is …

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Michigan Attorney, Dana Nessel, Promises To Keep Her “Non Penis” In Her Pants

Dana Nessel, a tenacious advocate for justice, will not sexually harass staff. This is a point she painfully makes clear in the following commercial: https://youtu.be/CQL37wcgI6k She asks, "Who can you trust not to show you their penis in a professional setting? Is it the candidate that doesn't have a penis?" I had to watch the spot a few times to determine if it was a comedic sendup from the dark recesses …

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Frozen Lakes Do Hockey Memories Make #LoveCanBeCold

For kids who grow up in Minnesota and other places where hockey is more of a religion than a sport, there is Toro. With Toro, one can manage the outdoor ice with one's personal Zamboni. https://youtu.be/dRO9VnVoszo This new work from Periscope includes a TV spot, and a snow-triggered experiential collaboration with The Home Depot. Periscope created a plan for street teams from Toro and Home Depot to hit …

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Hear the Music, Not the Noise

"Chatter chatter chatter. Take refuge at will. The world is full of wolves...But the kids who can shut off their ears, rise above all that noise." Are you searching for a special gift for the music lover in the family this holiday? Here's an idea from Beats by Dre: the new Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones with Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling technology, allows you to block out the noise, better than ever …

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