Marketplace - Nov. 16, 2009
Advertising strategies that go in one ear and out the other
I'm probably more impressed than the average Joe when I see or hear good ads, and I'm especially puzzled when I see companies blowing their money on bad ads. For every excellent ad in Milwaukee, there must be 10 terrible ones.
Tags: commercials, tv, radio, billboard, teeth whitening

Marketplace - June 24, 2009
Paid actor testimonials
Commercials make me laugh, even when that's not their intended purpose. I particularly enjoy the informercials that show the frustrated guy who couldn't imagine living without his Snuggie or Rotato. But lately, I've been getting a kick out of local commercials that feature "paid actor testimonials."
Tags: testimonials, chris grundy, michael hupy, robert vaughn, commercials

Arts & Entertainment - Jan. 5, 2009
My curiosity of a starving artists show is now assuaged
Fortunately, my wife shares my appreciation for kitsch, and while we set our sights incredibly low, we finally took the plunge and attended a starving artists show this weekend at the Brookfield Sheraton Hotel.
Tags: starving artists, brookfield sheraton, paintings, commercials

Sports - Aug. 8, 2007
Can Prince Fielder pitch?
Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder could soon become the darling of Madison Avenue advertisers.
Tags: brewers, prince fielder, commercials

Milwaukee Buzz - April 29, 2007
Hyundai Sunday in Milwaukee
We have a 30-person film crew in Milwaukee to film a national Hyundai TV ad.
Tags: hyundai-motor.com, hyundai motor company, film crew, commercials, milwaukee art museum, t.v. crew