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cyprus snail spam

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Chris Houchens

I’ve been getting alot of pitches lately in the inbox. (You know, because I’m such an A-lister.) But while the spinmeisters sending the email are working hard to find marketing/business blogs, they’re not putting much effort into the actual pitches. … Continue reading →

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look at me!!!

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Chris Houchens

So Firebrand failed. That’s amazing. Hard to believe that people don’t want to watch a show or web channel that has nothing but ads. In several of my marketing talks, I make the implicit point that no one cares about … Continue reading →

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Fewer Unpopped Kernels

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Chris Houchens

You’re an agency and you’ve just landed the Orville Redenbacher popcorn account. During the brainstorm session, someone says “Let’s have Orville Redenbacher in the spots!” Don’t let the fact that he died 11 years ago stop you. CP+B apparently aren’t … Continue reading →

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