The limits of advertising Bob Collins December 14, 2008, 2:55 PM Dec 14, 2008 9 A teacher is selling advertising on tests. What else can we sell to make some cash? Read more →
Post-election etiquette Bob Collins November 6, 2008, 9:18 AM Nov 6, 2008 16 What is the appropriate length of time to keep lawn signs and bumper stickers in place? Read more →
Making hay with murder Bob Collins October 29, 2008, 11:16 AM Oct 29, 2008 2 A Minnesota businessman says he didn’t mean to take advantage of the deaths of the family of Jennifer Hudson to push his product. But it obviously has turned out that way. Read more →
State flags Bob Collins October 24, 2008, 12:26 PM Oct 24, 2008 9 Minnesota’s state flag looks like a bunch of other state flags. Alternatives usually fall short. Read more →
Ad wars: Apple edition Bob Collins October 20, 2008, 9:21 AM Oct 20, 2008 Apple unveiled a new set of ads today in its long-running battle with Microsoft. Read more →
Sign of the day Bob Collins October 15, 2008, 8:56 AM Oct 15, 2008 7 It’s hard to find creative pieces of political advertising. Read more →
What doesn’t Microsoft get? Bob Collins September 18, 2008, 11:20 AM Sep 18, 2008 2 Easy answer: How to advertise. Read more →
Minnesota is not making book Bob Collins September 17, 2008, 11:18 AM Sep 17, 2008 1 A lottery ad in the paper might suggest the state was getting into the sports bookmaking businesss. It’s not. Read more →
Bald is bountiful Bob Collins September 9, 2008, 4:06 PM Sep 9, 2008 2 Go bald, make money Read more →
Sun Country’s concert in the sky Bob Collins August 11, 2008, 12:10 PM Aug 11, 2008 3 The upstart Minnesota airline promotes in flight entertainment with a live concert. Read more →
Stale beer Bob Collins August 5, 2008, 12:18 PM Aug 5, 2008 A ‘news’ story about the return of Schlitz beer is old news. Read more →
‘Celebrating’ the Timberwolves? Bob Collins June 26, 2008, 4:21 PM Jun 26, 2008 8 Draft day has traditionally been a disaster for the local NBA team, but the franchise is celebrating its history. Read more →
The story behind ‘the catch.’ Bob Collins June 23, 2008, 4:04 PM Jun 23, 2008 1 Has someone emailed you a video of a ballgirl making a great catch? It’s fake. Read more →
The power of positive images Bob Collins June 6, 2008, 9:49 AM Jun 6, 2008 3 Some people learn by seeing, some people learn by listening. Which one are you? The prescription drug companies are betting you’re the former. Read more →