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Mama. Trains. Prison. And Social Media.
Many years ago, songwriter Steve Goodman wrote a letter to singer David Allen Coe, boasting that he’d written the “perfect country and western song.” A mixture of words and themes and just the right name drops for any country fan. Coe, in turn, disagreed, protesting that it was missing the essential elements. Mama. Trains. Trucks.…
Missed opportunities for Super Bowl brands
People look forward to the ads as much as the football but this year’s Super Bowl left a number of us feeling unfulfilled.
CTPerspectives: Snapchat’s real friends
Change is a constant in our industry. We see it in the latest technology, evolving consumer behavior and a regular parade of new media channels. In our CTPerspectives blog series we will look at news, trends and any industry related developments that pique our staff’s interest. Each post will share a staffer’s perspective on recent stories. …
The Fine Line Between Lost & Found; 3 truths about search strategy
The Fine Line Between Lost and Found outlines three fundamental truths of search strategy according to Dustin Junkert, Manager of Search Strategy at CTP Boston. He touches on the balance between best SEO practices and elaborate branding, keeping your competitors in mind, and how to cater your website to humans rather than bots.
Brandersnatch – How CTP Hack(athon)’d Night Shift Brewing’s Exciting RFP
Every day we run as fast as we can to deliver our best work for our many clients. But how do we make sure we are constantly learning and collaborating with each other? Because we have so many talented and resourceful people at CTP – what’s the best way to encourage collaboration that’s supportive, educational,…
Crazy about Nike ad
In the fall of 2018, Nike shocked everyone with the launch of its Dream Crazy campaign. The launch highlighted former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the memorable line “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything”. Nike was able to sustain the staggering hype with another groundbreaking Dream Crazy ad. This new spot showcases…
4 Super Bowl Ads that caught our attention
From the halftime performance to the game itself, Super Bowl LIII was full of mixed reviews. One thing we know for certain, we’re big fans of the game outcome. As for the TV spots, check out our four CTPicks for best Super Bowl commercials below. Stella Artois “Change Up The Usual” Kevin Redmond –…
The secret sauce of Super Bowl advertising
We sat down with Grant Pace, our executive creative director, before Sunday’s Super Bowl to discuss what makes a brand stand out on advertising’s biggest stage. He should know. Grant helped create one of the most iconic Super Bowl ads of all time – Budweiser’s Bud Bowl. What makes a successful Super Bowl ad? A good…
What would you do with 24 hours of Volunteer Time Off?
We all sat up and paid attention in 2013 when Life is Good announced that 10% of its net income would be donated to help kids in need. The Tom’s shoes brand originated in 2006 with the One for One® business model already embedded in its DNA. The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation was created in…
Best a brand can get?
Does Gillette hit the mark with its “The Best Men Can Be” campaign? Our folks at CTP have mixed reactions. Here’s what they had to say.
