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Marketing Strategy

Marketing strategy is the science of designing messages and branding that win. A successful marketing strategy is not a good advertising campaign. Rather, it is a comprehensive marketing identity that knocks the ball out of the park. Accordingly, marketing strategy is one of the most powerful levers of corporate success. To innovate, strategists need a constant influx of new ideas. That's where AD CULT comes into play. Join the cult!


Cultural Branding

The most coveted brands are elevated to the status of cultural icons. These brands are desired and embraced into the fabric of our culture. In some cases, they are even tattoed onto flesh. Tools like emotional branding, new, and guerilla marketing are often used to enter the consumer psyche. However, these tools by themselves cannot explain the iconic success of cult brands like Apple, Harley Davidson, Guinness, and Nike. The science of cultural branding is one of the most difficult and rewarding concepts in the field of marketing. The creation of a cultural brand is the "Holy Grail" of marketing.


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There are mavericks in the world who take ads seriously. Motivated by a fervent desire to discover tomorrow, these individuals are constantly searching for the next great ad. Employed in design, art, media, strategy, and marketing ad mavens set the rhythm for the pulse of pop culture.


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MySpace Games Coming Soon? MySpace Games Coming Soon?

What if the world's largest online social network decided to tap into the video game biz? We'll soon see. MySpace is planning a gaming portal of some type. It could be run-of-the-mill or the games could leverage the huge MySpace customer base - integrating a social component. Stay tuned. [More]



Global Cooling - Absolut & Live Earth CampaignGlobal Cooling - Absolut & Live Earth Campaign

While last year Italian designer Diesel featured their Global Warming Ready campaign, Absolut Vodka has kicked off 2008 with the Global Cooling campaign. The Absolut Global Cooling campaign was launched… [More]









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This ad is for SNCF, the National Railway of France known for its speedy trips to the rest of Europe, particularly the U.K. The advertisement gets the point across well; no matter how much you love the… [More]



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I'm not even sure what to say about this. According to the makers of FpsBrain, a new energy pill, "Electronic sports is becoming more and more professional." That being said, they though it made sense… [More]



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New York will get four giant waterfalls during the summer as a city art project and tourism draw. NYC tourism got a huge boost when Christo put his panels in Central Park. Seeing a great opportunity, the… [More]



Market Strategy Utilizes Classic Movie - Audi Super Bowl AdMarket Strategy Utilizes Classic Movie - Audi Super Bowl Ad

Audi hasn't run a Super Bowl spot since 1991, but this year they will be reverting to the 1972 movie The Godfather for their theme. The spot may use some scenes to poke at the "old vs new" luxury cars.… [More]



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Rated lowbrow but brilliant by New York Magazine, Dunkin Donuts appears to have a hit on their hips, er hands, with the newly introduced M & M topped donut and the Milky Way hot chocolate drink. Calories?… [More]



Swearing Spokeswoman - Diane Keaton Drops F Bomb for L'Oreal (VIDEO)Swearing Spokeswoman - Diane Keaton Drops F Bomb for L'Oreal (VIDEO)

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In the US, Domino's Pizza recently created an online "pizza builder" that is quite amusing. The cool thing is that once you're done with your creativity, you can actually save your pizza and/or place… [More]



United Nations Promoting Safety - China Plays with Spuds for Int'l Potato Year (GALLERY)United Nations Promoting Safety - China Plays with Spuds for Int'l Potato Year (GALLERY)

The China news says this 4 foot high peacock is a lantern made out of potatoes. It's on display at a department store in Northeast China's Liaoning Province. 2008 is the International Year of the Potato… [More]



TV Show Inspired Mobile Games - Grey’s AnatomyTV Show Inspired Mobile Games - Grey’s Anatomy

If you missed your fix of Grey Anatomy this week, Gameloft has the solution for you. With a bunch of mini-games, this mobile game has 6 story lines that evolve based on the character you choose to play.… [More]



Free Street Style Magazine - Free Street Style Magazine - "Cracker Your Wardrobe" (GALLERY)

"Cracker Your Wardrobe" is yet another reminder to us that fashion doesn't always have to be serious and uptight. The street fashion magazine is Korea's first free fashion magazine, highlighting street… [More]



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Ladies bopping around in retro aerobics suits will make you want to buy a car? MINI thinks so! The latest campaign by BMW MINI features a room full of neon leotard-clad ladies doing "MINIcize!" We weren't… [More]



Celebrity Lingerie - Pamela Anderson's Sexy Designs + TV Show (GALLERY)Celebrity Lingerie - Pamela Anderson's Sexy Designs + TV Show (GALLERY)

Want to feel like Pamela Anderson when you've stripped down to your undies? You're in luck. The blonde bombshell is in the process of launching her own lingerie line. "I am going to sit back and create… [More]



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