Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tuesday Night Marketing News


From Mediapost:

by Karl Greenberg
Research is useless. Some of it anyway -- if it does not reflect real behavior rather than theoretical models. Panelists at The Advertising Research Foundation's 55th anniversary conference in New York agree on this view. The theme for the discussion, "Can Research Catch the Customer," was that current research methods are built largely on a faulty understanding of human psychology. ... Read the whole story > >
by Aaron Baar
With Americans tightening their belts and home buying less of a priority than it has been anytime in the recent past, Coldwell Banker is still seeking to remind people that it has the experience to help consumers buy and sell their houses -- whenever they're ready to do it. ... Read the whole story > >
by Sarah Mahoney
Major League Baseball is running a new marketing campaign, underscoring the historical connection the sport has with Americans. But with its image still bloody from the steroid scandal, the baseball brand is wobbly. In the latest Sports Fan Loyalty Index from Brand Keys, MLB finds itself in third place --after the National Football League and the National Basketball Association. (Yes, baseball is still ahead of the National Hockey League.) ... Read the whole story > >
by Karlene Lukovitz
Quiznos today announced the launch of new Toasty Torpedoes, a whole new kind of sandwich. Inspired by the famous slim and tasty Italian and French baguette sandwiches served in Europe, the sandwiches are prepared on extra-long and extra-slim ciabatta bread and come in a sleeve to make them easy to eat. These new sandwiches aim to set the standard for value, convenience and taste. ... Read the whole story > >
by Karl Greenberg
A new study by London-based market research firm Hall and Partners that examines how the economy is affecting consumer trends in the U.S., the U.K. and mainland China finds few surprises -- the UK and U.S. are pessimistic, while Chinese citizens see a bright future once the economy goes through short-term turmoil. ... Read the whole story > >

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