All posts tagged Connecticut

Travelers Continues To Do It the Right Way with PGA Tour

The 2012 edition of the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT was nothing short of spectacular. So spectacular, that I’d like to specifically acknowledge and applaud the title sponsor, Hartford-based Travelers, as well as the Tournament Director, Nathan Grube and his hard working staff. They have yet again effectively showcased our [...]

The Mislocated Outdoor Epidemic – Don’t Fall Victim

There are three key elements to a successful outdoor campaign: creative, location and timing. That statement seems absurdly obvious, but somehow many advertisers still seem to be missing the mark. Just recently I saw three billboards that left me scratching my head: VICTIM #1 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE (Board located on the corner of Church and [...]

How To Navigate Political Windows in the World of Broadcast

Ahh yes, it’s that time again folks! The weather is getting brisk, everywhere you look are colorful banners on street corners and front lawns, and almost every radio and TV station you turn on bears signs of the season. No it’s not the holidays, it’s the 2012 elections, and that means one thing to marketers and broadcasters alike [...]

Target Wants to Get to Know You Better

Target has recently raised the bar for those national brands looking to “localize” themselves. Its aggressive new marketing campaign for its fresh food offering has recently landed in Connecticut, and it’s clear someone did their homework. The campaign was somewhat unimpressive in its beginning stages. A billboard in New Haven simply read, “A new haven [...]

Tourism Marketing Returns to CT – Will the State Miss Their Mark?

After a long hiatus, the State of Connecticut has decided to reinvest in their marketing budget for tourism. The estimated $11.5 billion dollar industry has been without any outbound marketing initiative for two years, after budget cuts forced the Rell administration to cut back across the board. Unfortunately in this case, like many private sector [...]

Hope at the High End at Least?

When The New York Times ran that headline on May 8, 2011, it did not include the question mark. I added it after reading the article, which claims to contain information that will show that the real estate market, while slumping badly nationally and in Connecticut, is experiencing “Hope” at the “High End.” Trouble is, I had [...]