Unrelated to advertising: This has to stop
I didn’t do a blog post last week because I had it all ready to go, and then I couldn’t click “Publish” because in the wake of a mass shooting …
Words matter. (Note: Only mildly political here)
Note: There’s a political bit in here, but you’ll get plenty of warning, if you’re not into that stuff. I am fairly dedicated to words. I don’t know if this …
2020: The Year That Was (Terrible)
Have you ever known someone who was just THE WORST — selfish, narcissistic, caustic, downright cruel just for fun — and then you meet their younger sibling, and they’re even …
The three best presidential speechwriters of the modern era
Now, people have differing opinions about the outcome of the election (I think I’ve made it apparent which side I fall on), but I think we can all agree that …
Your legit nonpartisan guide for voting in person tomorrow
Is anyone else ready for this election to be over? I’m sure it’s just me. We’re almost there, though — Election Day is tomorrow, and while that’s certainly not the …
The Momentous Writings of the Notorious RBG
This week, we lost a part of jurisprudential history, a defender of human rights, a trailblazer for women, and, more importantly, a strong and brilliant woman. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has …
What the eff is happening with TikTok?
I get it: You’ve only just worked out a TikTok ad campaign, or you’ve come up with a viable TikTok strategy for your brand, or you’re one of the three …
“Brand Canceling”: Not Really a Thing
People are SUPER sensitive about their beans, y’all. We have discovered this by way of a recent bean-related political dustup. (Have no fear — overall, this post isn’t going to …
How campaigns make the political really, really personal
I could — and almost certainly will — go on at length about my favorite-best and favorite-worst political ads, and this election season is sure to produce some doozies. But …