One of the better movies I’ve seen in awhile. Captures your attention for the entire 2 hours. The story unravels and you see how life can get very complicated. Also an interesting window into Iranian culture and society. Well acted, great story, very real and engrossing.
His name is Elvis. What a charmer.
So cute.
(Source: iwasonlyjoking, via scratchhead)
A company’s logo is its face to the world. Logos are so important that Pepsi paid $1 million in 2008 to have theirs redesigned. I can only imagine the challenge of trying to distill years of branding, marketing, and business operations into a small piece of real estate that will be found…
There was a press release today that had Starbucks announcing they would unveil a major expansion into the grocery segment. A “multi-billion-dollar business” with plans revealed in the next 12 - 18 months.
We’ve known this was coming when Sbux acrimoniously ended their distribution deal with Kraft Foods and it makes sense for them to enter into an adjacent sector. Not sure what their products will be but I would be cautious of whether this move will be margin accretive or dilutive.
Most likely they will be using a distributor to get into grocery aisles and they won’t be able to command the same prices they do in their coffee shops. I think they will quickly realize that the grocery business is a really tough business.
(Source: nasdaq.com)
Sometimes the most basic things need innovation.
Heinz’s new Dip and Squeeze!
(Source: The Wall Street Journal)
An email exchange with a client and agency about potentially working together. A true story…
AGENCY:
“Good morning,
My name is XYZ and I’m the CEO of [Agency Name Here]. XYZ is traveling and he forwarded your e to me to follow up.
I’m available tomorrow morning or any time Friday to meet, and to be sure I’m prepared to discuss your needs, I’d love to have a phone conversation before. When would it be convenient to have a discussion and what number can I use to reach you.
Look forward to mwwting soon,
XYZ”
CLIENT:
“Are you free this afternoon at all for a quick discussion about the company and the needs? How about around 2 or 2:30?”
AGENCY:
“2:30 will work.Send me a #.”
CLIENT:
XXX-XXX-XXXX
[ CLIENT and AGENCY have the call to discuss client needs and potential new business for AGENCY]
AGENCY:
“Had phone sex with this lady this afternoon. If she’s funded, this will be a great client. She wants a “melt and repour” as we used to say in the car biz.”
CLIENT:
“Thanks for keeping me in the loop. Btw, you might want to send this to your colleague.”
AGENCY:
“OK. It’s a stupid guy thing. I didn’t mean any disrespect and obviously sending tit to you was a mistake.If we get your business anyway, it will be a story for the grandkids.I’ll wait to see if we receive your rfp.Apologies”
