tom-miesen

Tom is a fan of ads, words, and pop culture. You'll rarely see him go a day without quoting "The Simpsons." Currently, he is in Madison, Wisconsin trying to wade the murky waters of a first "real-world" job. Want to know more? Check out @tmiesen on Twitter.

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Opening new frontiers with Levi’s “Go Forth” campaign

Some people loved it. Some thought it was too artsy. Others mocked it. But Levi’s Oh, Pioneers campaign speaks directly to us, about the America we live in, and what we aspire to – this ad says a whole lot more than “hey, buy some jeans.”

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Snack Attack: How we feel about ‘brand ambushing’

“Brand ambushing” is seen as a way to cut through the clutter of advertising and shock consumers. The practice has been used by other brands like Domino’s and Wheat Thins. It works because it’s unusual, it creates a scene, and it really is surprising.