Are we virtual hoarders? I am nearly certain that, if there were such a show, I would be starring in it. Social networking sites, email accounts & blogs have become the new under-the-bed shoebox. As we become increasingly reliant on our online existence, it is only natural that we also…
I’m on reading week right now, and although I planned on blogging a lot (to make up for my recent silence) I haven’t finished a piece yet. Thus, here are some recent ads I think are amazing. Enjoy! This ad from Old Spice is a nice departure from the usual…
I am a feminist. I had to take a women’s studies course to figure that out. Sure, I spent my younger years in a male-dominated (both in numbers and patriarchal fashion) family, calling my brother, father, uncles, cousins, & innocent passerby names that ran the gamut from “sexist pig” to…
Gone are the days of anonymous women in Virginia Slims ads, coupled with their memorable tagline. In today’s celebrity obsessed culture, it seems that advertising and marketing has taken a turn from Mad Men esque ads, focused on witty taglines and imagery, to a focus on celebrity branding. While the…
When people find out I have Twitter (and tweet frequently) they often ask why. Why would I, an insignificant university student, want to let the world know what I had for breakfast or where I’m headed for the evening? To most who are not in the know, mindless tweets referencing…
As the dust over Aberdeen settles, and the horse excrement is washed away by the ever-present Kingston rain, we must come to terms with the effects of this first “Fauxcoming” weekend and take inventory of what occurred. I, for one, must admit that my predictions were wrong. Very, very wrong….but…
I was at Spring Reunion 2009. Were you? Didn’t think so. Consider yourself lucky. After three fantastic years of Homecoming experiences, I was thoroughly depressed when I witnessed what was being touted as a fantastic alternative to the September festivities. I have always looked forward to Homecoming, and not for…
