State of the Brand from Ecra Creative Group :: by Jason Voiovich

A weekly discussion of how branding affects the world around you.

Got Mammary Gland Excretions?

The National Milk Producers Federation wants us to stop calling soy milk, “milk”.

Famous Dave’s, Price Framing, and the $5 Business Lunch

The average business lunch consumer mindset does not bode well for “middle of the road” dining options.

What shelf space reduction means for niche brands

The trend towards brand portfolio reduction at retailers means smaller players will need to get creative.

You can’t “Leggo your Eggo” if you can’t get one

Production problems at Kellogg’s Eggo processing plant in Atlanta pose significant risks to the brand – and an opening for competitors.

Caribou Coffee: Anti-Starbucks no longer

With its recent rebrand, Caribou Coffee has left the Starbucks nest. The question: Is it ready?

Jared’s gotten faaaaaaat!

Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle (and his recent weight gain) puts the company in a sticky situation regarding new FTC rules.

Burger King’s (unemployed) legion of fans

Burger King is learning the hard way that its core 18-34 year old male demographic is disproportionately affected by the economic recession.

Feeding Cats B.A.R.F.

An “organic” trend in pet food (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) was almost inevitable.

When food labels lie

Wide discrepancy in stated vs. actual nutritional content in many foods erodes the confidence marketers need in order to build advertising claims.

Unhealthy Advertising

Yale University wins today’s award for discovering the obvious: Cinnamon Toast Crunch is marketed (heavily) to kids.

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About

Jason Voiovich
Ecra Creative Group
Phone: 651.209.2778

Principal and co-founder of Ecra Creative Group, a Minneapolis, MN based creative services firm specializing in brand development, reputation process management, naming/trademark, and product launches to drive measurable business results.
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