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  • 1 month ago | smartbrief.com | Allen Adamson

    I’ve spent decades studying what makes brands tick. One truth has remained constant: In professional services, the only real differentiation comes not from what you sell, but how you deliver it. And, that comes from brand culture. No one understands this better than Alex Craddock, Citi chief marketing officer, who shared his insights at the 2025 ANA/AEF Future of Marketing Leadership event. When you’re a bank like Citi, you don’t sell better dollar bills.

  • 1 month ago | ana.net | Allen Adamson

    You're Almost There Free content, premier events, training, industry leadership, and more — all the insights and resources you and your brand need to drive growth. Sign in to see everything the ANA has to offer. Already have an account?

  • 2 months ago | forbes.com | Allen Adamson

    In my review last week, I highlighted how early front-runners Doritos and FanDuel were smartly playing to football's unifying appeal. As more brands release their Super Bowl teasers, we're seeing a concerning trend: too many advertisers confusing star power with stopping power. The multi-million-dollar question remains: Who will break through, get noticed, communicate a relevant message about their brand, and score an impactful sales touchdown?

  • Jan 24, 2025 | forbes.com | Allen Adamson

    While football fans debate which teams will face off in New Orleans this February, another high-stakes contest is already underway: the battle for Super Bowl advertising supremacy. With Fox charging over $7 million for a 30-second commercial slot, plus production costs, talent fees, and special effects pushing total investments to $10-15 million per brand, the pressure to stand out has never been higher. Having analyzed brands for decades, I've watched countless Super Bowl ads succeed and fail.

  • Nov 27, 2024 | forbes.com | Allen Adamson

    When Martha Stewart Started Her Catering Business In 1976 From A Connecticut Basement, Few Could Have Predicted She'd Still Be Shaping America's Thanksgiving Celebrations Nearly Five Decades Later. Yet This Year, Millions Of Americans Will Once Again Turn To Stewart For Holiday Guidance – Whether Through Her Classic Cookbooks, Instagram Posts, Or Even Her Latest Viral Moments With Snoop Dogg.

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Allen Adamson
Allen Adamson @adamsona
27 Nov 24

My latest in @Forbes on how @MarthaStewart has been reinventing #Thanksgiving and Herself for 47 Years - and what she can teach you about keeping a #brand relevant https://t.co/9fzMUt8MeN

Allen Adamson
Allen Adamson @adamsona
3 Nov 24

Brighter Future | Kamala Harris’ Closing Ad Everything you need to know .... https://t.co/XLEv4kJhau via @YouTube

Allen Adamson
Allen Adamson @adamsona
17 Sep 24

Looking to #rebrand themselves as more than just Mmm Mmm Good soup, @CampbellSoupCo is dropping soup from its name - I chat with @NPR on this move and Campbell's desire to identify beyond the soup aisle https://t.co/ue1ZBB919X #branding #marketing #advertising @Metaforce5 https://t.co/rkVqv6T0eh