Category: Blog

What Radio Can Learn From the Ford Bronco Relaunch and its New Brand Story

July 21, 2020

You probably know by now that Ford just relaunched its heritage Bronco brand for 2021 to rave reviews. When you hear the name Ford Bronco, some of us likely think of the full-sized, white getaway vehicle used by “The Juice” more than 25 years ago. Those more familiar with the brand may recall the adventurous … Continue reading What Radio Can Learn From the Ford Bronco Relaunch and its New Brand Story »

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Using Inbound Marketing To Build Brand Equity

July 7, 2020

How many times have you thought, “If we just had more money to spend on marketing, it would solve our problems”? While marketing will probably never solve all your problems, in many cases (provided the brand/product/appeal are properly aligned) the right marketing can work wonders. We’ve recommended marketing campaigns as part of strategic research plans … Continue reading Using Inbound Marketing To Build Brand Equity »

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The Line Extension Trap

June 30, 2020

The following blog was written this past February and was originally scheduled for publication in March. After COVID-19 hit, our Tuesdays With Coleman blogs shifted to content focused on the crisis. When most stores were forced to close due to the pandemic, I wondered if this blog would come across as insensitive and untimely. Ultimately … Continue reading The Line Extension Trap »

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Perception is Reality. But Whose Reality?

June 23, 2020

You’ve heard the saying, “Perception is reality.” Taken at face value, it’s not accurate. Perception can become a person’s reality.  Explained by Dr. Jim Taylor in Psychology Today, “Perception has a potent influence on how we look at reality.” Taken one step further, “Our perceptions influence how we focus on, process, remember, interpret, understand, synthesize, … Continue reading Perception is Reality. But Whose Reality? »

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Stay-At-Home Run: How Your Sports Radio Brand Can Thrive When Sports Return

June 16, 2020

Judging from the sweat that immediately surfaces under my cloth mask during my daily walks, summer has arrived in Washington, DC. To be perfectly honest, I’m not the biggest fan of summer. I dislike heat and humidity. I have a sizable and beloved jacket collection. I am unusually susceptible to mosquito bites. But there are … Continue reading Stay-At-Home Run: How Your Sports Radio Brand Can Thrive When Sports Return »

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How Can Harley-Davidson (and Radio Talent) Remain Relevant?

June 9, 2020

Two years ago, our Vice President of Research Operations David Baird wrote a blog post called, “Harley-Davidson Has More Problems Than Tariffs.” Published in July 2018, it would become one of the five most-read Tuesdays With Coleman blog posts of that year. But the remarkable tale of that post was how it gained popularity with … Continue reading How Can Harley-Davidson (and Radio Talent) Remain Relevant? »

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The Musical Divide Between Trump and Biden Supporters

May 19, 2020

With the United States roughly six months away from its next presidential election, how similar or different are the most popular contemporary titles among the fans of the two major parties’ presumed nominees? In two words, the answer is “very different.” In our final blog on the findings of Contemporary Music SuperStudy 2, we delve … Continue reading The Musical Divide Between Trump and Biden Supporters »

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