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The New York Times Crossword is its own a brand, truly
New York Times Crossword Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 28 January 2020 The New York Times Crossword is its own a brand, truly As newspapers fade away into irrelevance, only a few remain in the public lexicon. The Washington Post remains the top dog...
Why the death of Kobe Bryant hits so hard
Kobe Bryant Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 27 January 2020 Why the death of Kobe Bryant hits so hard I’ll admit I have complicated feelings about Kobe Bryant. But today’s not the time to go over the positives and negatives. Let’s just say he was one...
The offerings of NBCU’s Peacock are anything but simple
NBCU's Peacock Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 20 January 2020 The offerings of NBCU’s Peacock are anything but simple In the world of streaming TV, simplicity pays. Netflix and Disney+ know this, but others - including the recently unveiled Peacock...
Will a Bloomberg Super Bowl ad or even Trump’s make a difference?
The Bloomberg ad (and Trump's) Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 15 January 2020 Will a Bloomberg Super Bowl ad or even Trump’s make a difference? It’s never too early to start talking about Super Bowl ads, right? This year, in addition to the beer,...
Instacart and table stakes: The brand will need more
Instacart Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 15 January 2020 Instacart and table stakes: The brand will need more We’ve entered the time of the needy shopper. Or, on the flip-side, the time-hungry consumer. People exist in both of these domains, which...
Farmers Insurance commercial actually tells you who the ad promotes
Farmer's Insurance Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 13 January 2020 Farmers Insurance commercial actually tells you who the ad promotes I don’t know how many times I’ve said it, or how often it’s been ignored. But a Farmers Insurance commercial...
How much does a troop actually make from selling Girl Scout cookies?
Girl Scout cookies Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 8 January 2020 How much does a troop actually make from selling Girl Scout cookies? Did you hear some new Girl Scout cookies come with a feminist message?The new cookies are called “Lemon-Ups,” and...
If you care about your brand, ignore the Wix Logo Maker
Wix Logo Maker Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 8 January 2020 If you care about your brand, ignore the Wix Logo Maker Here’s a business model that busts my brain into a thousand little pieces and tramples on the heart and soul of everything Stealing...
Impeachment and the Democrats
Impeachment Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 19 December 2019 Impeachment and the Democrats If brand is nothing else, it is a consistent and defining belief statement repeated over and over again. Impeachment is a defining moment in the brand of the...
The FedEx brand failing to deliver on its promise
FedEx brand Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 18 December 2019 The FedEx brand failing to deliver on its promise Didn't think I’d ever see this happen to the FedEx brand. But, yesterday, it announced a 40% drop in net income from the same quarter last...
The Crocs brand is making a comeback. Of a sort.
The Crocs brand Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 18 December 2019 The Crocs brand is making a comeback. Of a sort. I have long thought the Crocs brand manufactures the ugliest shoes, ever. And I am not alone in that analysis, either.Not only are they...
Hallmark Channel misinterpreted its brand
Hallmark Channel Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 16 December 2019 Hallmark Channel misinterpreted its brand Let’s be honest. The reason the Hallmark Channel reinstated the Zola ads is because they actually represent its audience. Not because of any...
The Dollar General brand isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay
The Dollar General brand Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 11 December 2019 The Dollar General brand isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay In an environment where most retail continues to struggle, the Dollar General brand is bucking the trend.Typically,...
Tom’s of Maine’s deodorant doesn’t work. And I desperately want it to.
Tom's of Maine Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 10 December 2019 Tom’s of Maine’s deodorant doesn’t work. And I desperately want it to. Let me tell you about one of the most peculiar brands around. Tom’s of Maine. Specifically its deodorant line.If...
Why doesn’t the Peloton bike commercial work?
The Peloton bike commercial Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 9 December 2019 Why doesn't the Peloton bike commercial work? Nothing like the creepiest commercial since Burger King’s King to get social media going, eh? The Peloton bike commercial is...
Cyber Monday spending rises, but not for all the reasons you might think
Cyber Monday spending Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 4 December 2019 Cyber Monday spending rises, but not for all the reasons you might think Last year, consumers spent $7.9 billion on Cyber Monday. This year, Cyber Monday spending rose to $9.4...
Disney+ succeeds because of its brand power
Disney+ Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 29 November 2016 Disney+ succeeds because of its brand power Firstly, a declaration: Disney+ rocks. But I’ll get back to that in a second. Over the years, our television habits have changed. We are migrating...
Capella University brand understands brand basics others don’t
Capella University brand Tom Dougherty, CEO - Stealing Share 2 December 2019 Capella University brand understands brand basics others don’t It’s sad, really, that so many brands fail to realize the world has permanently changed. A failure to see the...