Archive for December, 2010

Quote o’ the Day

Friday, December 31st, 2010

“Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past.”
Henry Ward Beecher

The Worst of the Worst: 2010’s Most Dreadful Pop Culture

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

As assembled by The Atlantic. It’s as good a way as any to wrap up the year.

The 10 Worst TV Ads of 2010

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

According to Cape Cod Online. How the InventHelp (“Bill Schafer made a financial gain with his invention; Bill’s experience is not typical, and most inventions are not successful”) and Education Connection (“I may be in my pajamas, but I’m not going to bed”) spots didn’t make the cut, I have no idea.

Top 5 Worst Publicity Stunts of 2010

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

as chosen by LA Weekly.

The Biggest Branding and Marketing Fiascos of 2010

Monday, December 27th, 2010

as chosen by AdAge.