by Chris Madsen | Dec 28, 2009 | Stuart
It’s Monday morning. And as I do every morning, I pour myself a cup of Starbucks and sit down to read The Miami Herald. There was a time, 30 years ago, when the paper was thick and robust. Filled with ads, news stories, inserts, and the like. But like millions of...
by Chris Madsen | Dec 22, 2009 | Elyse
According to the latest consumer trend study published by Trendsspotting.com, the 2009 recession was a blend of fact and hype. And despite the fact that many economists seem to believe it’s coming to a close, that may not be the case, according to real analytics of...
by Chris Madsen | Dec 14, 2009 | Abi
Mad 4 Marketing has always emphasized the importance of marketing to women, who are often put in charge of budgeting and spending in a family scenario. In fact, more than 80% of all consumer purchases are made by women. This holiday season, we’re keeping an eye on the...
by Chris Madsen | Dec 7, 2009 | Abi
The late and great WC Fields once said, ‘Never work with children or animals’, and while some may believe that to be good advice, you might want to think seriously about employing them in your advertising. Emotion is a very powerful tool and using it to create a...
