Time sure can get away from you when life gets busy. Regardless, I was watching the Eagles v. Chiefs game yesterday and was so impressed by this ad. I had to jump on here to share.
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Gartner’s Return to Normal?
Ya girl got vaxi vaxxed last Friday! Well, her first shot anyway. It’s a start to getting back to a more normal life. But, what does “normal” mean anymore?
Marissa Musings: Let’s talk about the recent anti-Asian violence
I don’t like to add to the noise of a problem if I can’t solve it. But, I also won’t stand by and watch. The news is barely reporting about it. Let’s have the conversation.
Ad Highlight: VP Kamala Harris Through A Girl’s Eyes
This past Wednesday we watched a historic inauguration that saw a glass ceiling shatter. A concrete ceiling crumble. A bamboo ceiling split. We have the first woman, first Black, first South Asian vice president.
2020 Black Friday and Holiday Shopping Trends and Expectations
Happy early Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and overall deal week! The holidays may look different this year, but holiday shopping doesn’t look as unusual as you may think.
A Minute Recap of the Latest in Quarantine Beauty
People always want to shine and glow – even through a pandemic. But many are tossing the lipgloss for the new DIY face mask they saw Kendall Jenner use. COVID was a catalyst changing the way beauty looks.
A Post-Literate World
I was applying to jobs the other day and saw one mentioning that the candidate should be able to navigate a “140-character world.” To that, I reacted, “it’s 280 characters now. Keep up.” But, we are in a post-literate world. What does that mean?
Influencers and Cultural Icons
We had a few “slight, minor, no big deal” hiccups like a pandemic. But, influencer marketing is back. Also, this week we remember and show our respect to two cultural icons who have passed, Chadwick Boseman and Kobe Bryant.
The COVID Customer Loyalty Problem
Customer loyalty was already on a decline before the pandemic, especially with Gen Z. But, COVID has impacted loyalty in a way that almost seems contradictory.
Masks in Advertising?
At this point, I’m not in the market to debate the effectiveness of masks with COVID-19. Listen to the health professionals. Wear a mask. But, there is the question of what happens when masks show in commercials and ads.