by admin | Jul 16, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
As I write this, the 2012 edition of the Tour de France is entering the final week of its three week circle around France. That means it’s time for my annual non-poetic rambling on the Tour as advertising/marketing metaphor (though I know most of you have them...
by admin | Jun 11, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
Recently, I came across a new retail store that looks pretty neat. Though they describe themselves as, “a lifestyle company that brings you the latest trends in Action Sports and Lifestyle Apparel and Accessories” and they carry such trendy brands as Ugg,...
by admin | Feb 6, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
Welcome to the 2012 Super Bowl Ad Awards For The Non-Poetic! Super Bowl XLVI is in the books, the New York media is breathlessly trying to turn Eli Manning into the second coming of Tim Tebow, and it’s time to reveal our judging panel’s (me and Office Dog)...
by admin | Jan 30, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
Quick, name the song title by the classic rock group Foreigner that should apply to almost every ad campaign! Answer after the jump… Two things happened recently that reminded me to commit this post to blog. The first was Dr. Pepper Snapple’s purchase and...
by admin | Jan 4, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
If you’ve seen The Big Lebowski, you’re likely well-versed in the Coen brothers’ tale of Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, his rug, a case of mistaken identity, kidnapping, embezzlement, White Russians, bowling, and what have you. Oh, and some...
