I just read something interesting calling for the end of cars in cities – or at least making them “guests.” I like the idea even as I, ironically, just got a new used car.
Strategy
Breaking up with Facebook?
Facebook is always under scrutiny; the current times are no different. Six large organizations, including the NAACP and ADL, started a boycott due to unfiltered racism, hate, and misinformation allowed on the platform.
Marissa Musings: Jay-Z with the Print Ad
Black Lives Matter. It’s as simple as that. Let’s look at why the “all lives matter” and other similar thoughts are flawed and Jay-Z’s print ad together.
Doctors Going Virtual
Remember reading about how telemedicine is on the rise? Lol, I do. If only they knew.
Changing Direction
We all know by now that the world will never be the same after COVID-19. I mean, duh. But, as strategists and planners, it’s going to be interesting to make note of what we’ll need to change as well.
Ad Highlight: Can’t Stop Nike
Hi there, it’s been a while. I hope you’re doing well and are safe at home. Because I know you have nowhere to go right now, check out the brilliant video Nike just made.
Happy International Women’s Day
Currently celebrating my fellow queens on this lovely Sunday, but let’s also admire the stunt that really made this such a marketer’s playground. None other than the Fearless Girl.
Marissa Musings: The Giving/Getting Contradiction
I recently encountered an interesting phenomenon of how it’s easier to give than to receive. The most important part – it can be seen in every aspect of everyday life.
Doing Diversity Right
It’s 2020 friends. Whether you like it or not (and I do hope that you like it…), diversity is a way of life in the U.S. As advertisers and marketers, we should act like it too.
2020’s Shaky Start
The world rang in the new year with World War III memes, a dying Australian ecosystem, a reeling royal family with Megxit, an impeachment trial, fear of a coronavirus epidemic, Kobe Bryant and his daughter’s death (a heartbreaking announcement made yesterday), and oh so much more. So, eh, not the best start. What do marketers …