Category Archives: Marketing Unplugged

Podcast: Market Unplugged Pot Pourri, Vol 2

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Liza Blue

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Marketing-Unplugged-Pot-Pourri-Vol-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe intracacies of toothpicks, airline food, fake chicken, fast food signage and sell by dates. Follow Liza Blue on: Share:

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Marketing Unplugged: Pot Pourri

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Liza Blue

1. Egyptian Cotton Bed, Bath and Beyond wants me to believe that sheets made of “Egyptian Cotton” are the epitome of luxury and that my bed partner and I are worth the price bump. They tell me that Egyptian cotton is synonymous … Continue reading →

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Marketing Unplugged: Super Foods

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Liza Blue

Going to the grocery store can be a dreary chore, so I reframe the trip as a contest of wills between me, the wily consumer, and marketers, eager to suck me in with their coveted eye-level shelf-space, flashy packaging and … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Marketing Unplugged: Superfoods

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Liza Blue

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Super-Foods.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWhat the hell is a superfood anyway. Turns out it is nothing. Follow Liza Blue on: Share:

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Podcast: Marketing Unplugged: The Logo on My Computer

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Liza Blue

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Marketing-Unplugged-The-Logo-on-My-Computer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe upside down logo on my computer confused me when I tried to open it. Then I realized that my inconvenience was merely part of Lenovo’s word of mouth marketing campaign. They wanted … Continue reading →

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Marketing Unplugged: The Logo On My Computer

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Liza Blue

At first I was enamored with my new Lenovo laptop. Its peppy red color and compact design were as cute as a bug’s ear and perfect for spontaneous writing venues. And then I tried to open it. The laptop … Continue reading →

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Marketing Unplugged: An Honest Advertisement

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Liza Blue

The Genius of Birds is a book that provides a compelling tour of bird intelligence based on their navigational skills, architectural skills and vocal virtuosity. But it was the chapter on avian aesthetics that most piqued my interest. Specifically, I was … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Marketing Unplugged: Madagascar Vanilla

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Liza Blue

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Madagascar-Vannilla.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMy menu says the vanilla in the creme brulee comes from Madagascar. What should I do with this information? Have I been eating crap vanilla my entire life? Follow Liza Blue on: Share:

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Marketing Unplugged: Madagascar Vanilla

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Liza Blue

Recently we dined at a local bistro, a casual spot falling comfortably between family dining and fine dining. Very straight forward entrées – grilled rosemary chicken, grilled salmon, various pasta dishes – but I was confused by the description of the … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Marketing Unplugged: No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Liza Blue

https://www.fanagrams.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Marketing-Unplugged-Vasectomy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSNo needle no scalpel vasectomy sounds too good to be true! Follow Liza Blue on: Share: