During this time, we have had to adapt to the situation with whatever we have at hand to move forward. So much so, that right now it sounds so remote, so impossible and so unthinkable, that I’m not sure we should go back to those things, even if we had the chance to do so. Continue reading
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The best idea of 2019, so far: STIR/SHAKEN call authentication.
Are you tired of those robocalls from hell? Me too. Help is on the way! Continue reading
Ten Digital Trends for 2018.
This is a great document from The Richards Group that came out in late December. Check it out, especially trend # 9 on Predictive Consumerism from Francisco Cárdenas, Director of Digital at Richards/Lerma. You can find the Pancho’s article here, but also here’s a little teaser for you: “I would call this common, current form … Continue reading
The future is not what it used to be.
One of the first automated vehicles is here. And it’s a minivan. Because why not? Continue reading
The ten best ads of 2016, according to Adweek.
Adweek reveals its top 10 ads for 2016. And it’s spot on. Continue reading
Does Donald Trump Like ‘Frijoles?’ We Might Soon Find Out
Originally posted on MI BLOG ES TU BLOG:
We now know many more things about Donald Trump (aka El Trumpo) than we ever needed to know. But one thing is still not clear. Does the billionaire like frijoles? We might soon find out. Dallas-based Pizza Patrón will be asking this question to Mr. Trump during his Dallas…
This is so true. The one focus group agency execs love: their kids.
I was reading this article from Digiday by Shareen Pathak on how influential our own kids are in the Advertising industry, without them even trying. They help us keep (stay?) in touch with the younger demographics. Many times, we Ad People feel “connected” with pop culture and to what’s happening just by watching some … Continue reading
‘Crouching Tiger 2’ Fallout: AMC, Regal Won’t Play Imax Release
New distribution models are not sitting well with Movieplex giants. But this is not a new move. Mark Cuban did the same (and even better, IMHO) in 2008.
12 Habits of Really Successful People (Mad Men Edition) from Inc.com
I came across this great article by Bill Murphy Jr. about good (great!) habits that led to success in the 1960s. I believe they still hold true today. What do you think? Via Inc.com Find the original article here. It includes: 1. Trust your creative side. Series protagonist Draper’s title is “creative director,” which has … Continue reading
What we can all learn from Candy Crush.
Hello, my name is Aldo and I am and addict. I accept it. And chances are, you are too. You just haven’t reached to the level (pun intended) of acceptance. Trying to get something positive from endless hours invested in said activity, I will share with you these nuggets of wisdom I found along the … Continue reading