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Publicity Stunt (MM #4445)

I viewed the world from a marketing perspective long before I knew what marketing was. Media and advertising hype are things I started noticing even at a young age. So, at this point in my life, I usually spot a publicity stunt from a mile away. In the last week, you might have heard that…

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The Wienermobile (MM #4407)

One of the most iconic symbols of advertising and marketing here in America is the Oscar Mayer Wienermoble. It’s been around since the 1930s. The other night, my wife and I saw the Wienermobile rolling through town while we ran errands. I’ve always loved that ‘hot dog on wheels’; and get excited whenever I see…

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Hotdoggers (MM #1767)

I had a chance to visit with a couple of hotdoggers recently. And it sounds like a pretty cool job for a young person. In fact, it might be a neat job for an old guy too…

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Hot Dog! (MM #657)

Marketing is what I do for a living, and it’s actually been something I’ve been interested in since I was young.  I just didn’t know that fact for a long time…

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Jingle All The Way (MM #61)

I wonder why companies no longer uses jingles to advertise their products.  Now, every time I turn on the TV they’re ruining one of my favorite songs….

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