Three Tme Zones Away, Fiercely Competitive Nevertheless

Pac-10’s commissioner, Larry Scott, is out to re-vamp and re-brand the conference and put it on every sports fans’ radar. To forge a new and unique identity for the conference, Pac-10 approached Portland Oregon’s Mutt Industries – among other firms. Mutt designed the logo to capture the powerful landscapes that set the West Coast apart… Continue reading Three Tme Zones Away, Fiercely Competitive Nevertheless

Marketing Lessons From The Grateful Dead: Goin’ Down The Road, Building A Brand

I don’t know if Howard Gossage ever met the members of the Grateful Dead before he passed away, but 45 years later, it’s quite easy to see some commonalities between the ad man and the band who both inhabited San Francisco in the late 60’s. For starters, both engaged with their respective audiences and embraced… Continue reading Marketing Lessons From The Grateful Dead: Goin’ Down The Road, Building A Brand