Jonathan Salem Baskin recently posted an “open memo to Blockbuster’s agency” (DDB Entertainment) congratulating them on their recent win of the account — and warning them that their client’s CEO plan to “transform the Blockbuster brand into an entertainment provider” is doomed. […]
In the ongoing war that wages between retailers and manufacturers, manufacturers often threaten to abandon (or at least de-emphasize) the existing channel and open their own direct business. Liz Claiborne, the mid-tier womens fashion label, […]
Last week, Interbrand Design Forum the retail arm of the global consultancy of the same name released The Most Valuable U.S. Retail Brands 2009 report and it is a must-read for anyone who wants insights into the retail sector. […]
What do Lindsay Lohan, the universal remote, and the Bush administration have in common? They are all examples of things that could have been great but have ended up not living up to their potential. […]
This past Sunday’s New York Times ran a piece about how museums, suffering from declines in both financial reserves and perceived relevance, are making some drastic changes […]
With its latest business news (acquiring Napster), Best Buy continues pursuing its brand mission, “to make technology deliver on its promises.” Depending on your perspective, […]