Political ads

Will dancing solve Dayton’s problems?

I love this video. From a professional viewpoint (I’m in advertising) this “pep talk” hits on all cylinders. It prods at your emotions- using every trick in the book, and since it’s a 9 year old kid, what’s not to trust. It’s a brilliant way to endear yourself to millions. If he was running for Read More

Politicians don’t just trash each other, they trash our community

As an advertising professional, (I own The Next Wave, an ad agency) I am a big fan of outdoor advertising. Billboards, bus sides, vehicle wraps, building graphics and even street chalking. When companies use these techniques, they think about their brand image, their long-term perception and it’s typically part of a long-term awareness strategy- they Read More

2 weeks and counting: thoughts about elections

In two weeks we’ll be going to the polls. This is when the gloves slip off and everyone jumps into the mud pit. My own personal observations- if you see a yard sign, here are some things to think about: They are expensive – so if you see more than one in a single lot, Read More