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trash talking yourself

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Chris Houchens

Marketing has always been about promoting something so that people will buy it. So it’s always interesting to see campaigns where a company is encouraging customers not to use their own product. Probably the most (in)famous example is the tobacco … Continue reading →

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watered down

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Chris Houchens

I realize I just picked on Tropicana not too long ago, but their latest product has me back on the warpath.They’ve introduced a product called Trop 50 which is supposedly a lower sugar juice. If you’ll glance at the ingredient list on the … Continue reading →

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Even God has brand problems

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Chris Houchens

This post is about brands so stick with me for a minute. The area I live in has been in a drought. It hasn’t been the “sure could use some rain” kind of drought — but rather the “kind that … Continue reading →

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Thank You Thank You Very Much

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Chris Houchens

Today is Elvis’ death day. When I was in college, I and a friend accidentally wound up in Memphis on Aug 16. It’s very interesting. Lots of interesting people. Lots of corny stuff. Everything at the Graceland complex is exactly … Continue reading →

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Cream and Sugar

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Chris Houchens

Saturday afternoon on the way to Nashville, I stopped at a McDonalds to get a Coke. Here’s the conversation that the person in front of me had with the cashier… GUY: Senior coffee, please MICKEY D: Would you like for … Continue reading →

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