Ad 2 Tampa Bay AdCast hosts Carl Vervisch and Kate Whatley welcome guest correspondent Vinny Tafuro of Tafuro Communications onto the show to discuss how the economy’s impact on this year’s Super Bowl advertising.
Will the Independent make it to Seminole Heights?
I don’t make it to downtown St Pete often for a night out unless I coordinate with a friend close by for a place to crash because driving is out of the question and a cab to pricey. However when […]
Local businesses can copy national marketing strategy in down economy
This week Adweek examined the strategy of national companies that are using well connected bloggers to help create content and buzz surrounding their brands. The article, Brands Tap Web Elite for Advertorial 2.0 provided insight on how national companies have […]
Treat contaminated toys like EPA Superfund sites
A St Pete Times article last week illustrated the unforeseen consequences of a federal law going into effect next month. The law, which would affect manufacturers, retailers, consignment stores and thrift shops around the country, was supposed to thwart the […]
Belgian brewer trashes American tradition
Little more than a week after announcing they will raise ticket prices to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, Belgian beer brewer AB InBev has announced it will trash a 50-year old theme park tradition by no longer offering two free beers […]
Support USF’s Diabetes Research – no funds, just friends
Dear Readers, Please join me and the University of South Florida in raising awareness and generating grassroots support for USF’s outstanding research in diabetes and autoimmune disorders and for the advancement of needed integrated clinical care. Currently, there are 23.6 […]
What did you buy your Bank CEO for Christmas?
According to this AP article in the NY Times I have contributed $8 personally this year to the salary of a bank CEO through bailout funds. Tis the season!
Heisman voters suffer voter fatigue?
Gator haters or not; Heisman Trophy voters shouldn’t be able to leave someone off. Voter fatigue is inexcusable within the citizenry, but within this award process it is simply political and should not be allowed. Some Heisman Voters Just Hate […]
Growing government, shrinking non profits
City of Tampa firefighters might take a lesson from the recent changes made by the non-profit that provides relief many who lose their home to fire. According to the Tampa Tribune: With donors tightening their purse strings and investments hurting, the […]
Moon walking bear
Found this PSA today that is an awareness test focused on watching out for cyclists. I have been intrigued by this kind of visual test in the past and thought I’d pass this one on. I was not quite aware […]