Best and Worst | Weekly Report for February 13, 2026
For the 19th year in a row, I played “Monday Morning Quarterback” and gave my no-so-humble opinion on the best and worst Super Bowl ads. I haven’t been able to enjoy the…
Best And Worst Ads of Super Bowl XL – 2026
For the 19th year in a row, I’m chit-chatting with radio, TV, and print reporters today, breaking down the Three Best (and Three Worst) Super Bowl Ads. I was in…
Dave vs. Goliath | Weekly Report for February 6, 2026
I’ve been a huge fan of Apple for years and years and years. Its success is an example I have used in presentations and speeches. I have walked the walk with Apple…
Snow Days Aren’t Fun Anymore | Weekly Report for January 23, 2026
Well, the “Storm of the Century” turned out to be just another garden variety weather event. The breathless predictions of 23 inches of snow turned out to be a wimpy…
AI, Automation + Authenticity: The New Marketing Balancing Act
Written by: Robyn Quarles *AI has entered the chat.* Actually, AI has taken over the entire conversation (not this one, though 😉). Have you noticed brands churning out content at…
Green Acres | Weekly Report for January 23, 2026
In the 1960s sitcom Green Acres, the conflict between the urbane lawyer Mr. Douglas and the wily Mr. Haney was the catalyst for comedy. After 5 straight years of city folk moving into rural areas…
The Food Pyramid Scheme | Weekly Report for January 16, 2026
So we now have a new Food Pyramid. Why? Because the old one established by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992 led to the unhealthiest generation yet; Gen Y. Dear Millennials, before I go…
Death and Taxes | Weekly Report for January 9, 2026
Welcome to 2026! You’ll be getting a W-2 from your employer soon in the mail. It’s an annual reminder of what you made and what the government took in taxes. You might…
New Year, New You: Detox Bad Advertising Habits and Embrace the Fresh Trends of 2026
Written by: Lauren McKinney The confetti’s been swept up, the champagne flutes are washed and back in the cabinet, and suddenly every brand and business is staring down a familiar…
New Year, Old Me | Weekly Report for January 2, 2026
It’s already started. Madison Avenue has been bombarding us with ads this week, promising a “new you in the New Year.” Diets, weight loss drugs, and fitness clubs all try to entice people…