A Surprise From Clorox

In a 2020 Axios/Harris Survey, participants were asked which company had the best corporate reputation in the U.S. The Clorox Company was first in a top 100 list. These were the top ten: Last year, neither Clorox nor Hershey was…

When Finger Lickin’ Became a Problem

With new social norms and health requisites, companies like Domino’s and Apple are producing pandemic advertising that conveys a different message.

How Mattress Markets Have Inflated

An example of the revolution in mattress markets, Casper has been a leader and a victim of the competition that its innovation inspired.

Why Companies Care About Color

More than something we just see, the power of color relates to our taste, global trends, our moods, and how firms compete.

The People Who Loved Watermelon Flavored Oreos

Because more demand for new products could be a warning sign, retailers need to take a close look at who wants what they’ve just launched.

Nike’s Amazon Problem

Nike’s Amazon problem related to the difficulty that most big brands would have with losing power at the Everything Store.

How to Develop a New Apple

Like iPhones and iPads, Cosmic Crisp apples were developed and tested and patented by scientists during many years of research.

Why Our Movie Theaters Will Change

When the Justice Department terminates a rule from approximately 70 years ago, movie industry economics could change what we see at local theaters.

The Online Shopping Nudges We Should Ignore

More than shopping nudges, e-commerce dark patterns are the deceptive and misleading tricks that pressure us into a purchase.

When Can T-Mobile Own Magenta?

Included in a long list of color trademarks, magenta belongs to T-Mobile but the precise hue and the industry where it’s owned have been challenged.