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Republic of Gilead? Or Republic of Texas? That Is the Question

Elected officials in Texas today are reckless, careless, anti-freedom offenders. They're also largely unchecked by the opposition party. Thankfully, corporations are able to use their power and money to provide a counterbalance of sorts. For instance, starting this week people with no training whatsoever can stroll around the Lone Star State armed, loaded, and ready to fire. But not when they're buying groceries at …

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SXSW 2022 Now In Danger of Being ‘Canceled’

The lizard brains who occupy power in the Texas legislature are denying basic rights and freedoms to American citizens. It's another key victory in their Culture War, which they've been fighting for how long now? Definitely since the 1960s. With the state legislature's latest move to restrict access to abortions after six weeks, people who care about human rights are understandably angry. Women are justifiably …

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Media and Marketing Workers Enlist the Help of Labor Unions

Do unions and does unionization stand a chance of being adopted in the world of advertising, marketing, and media companies? "Unlikely," is my instant gut-level response. But before the idea is rejected outright by me or by you, let's spend a few minutes imagining a future where employees have much stronger footing and greater standing in their thought-worker-led workplaces. Restless Bodies, Active Minds Ernie …

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To Talk Texan, Say It With Shiner

People in Texas sometimes speak in code. For instance, when ordering a beer, you might skip all formality and simply say, "Shiner." When you like the beer a lot, you might say, "It's a good' ern." In Texas, Shiner is an iconic beer brand. The advertising for this beer brand has also been handled by some of the state's best creative agencies. It's now time to add a new one to the list. Austin-based Bakery has …

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The Richards Group and Tommy Lee Jones Make A Short Western

Beef is the top-selling meat in the U.S., with sales in 2020 increasing to $30.3 billion, a 23.7% jump year-over-year. In Texas—the nation's top beef-producing state—17,500 beef cattle producers, ranching families, and businesses are members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), a 144-year-old organization. According to Adweek, the trade org hired The Richards Group to make a …

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Dallas Is Home to Three New Spinoffs of The Richards Group

Some of the industry's best agencies have given rise to a plethora of spinoffs. Goodby Silverstein, for instance. On the other hand, agencies like Wieden + Kennedy and The Richards Group—the two largest independents in the game—for whatever reason, have not fostered a litter of smaller agencies. According to Ad Age, the equation in Dallas is beginning to change. At least three new shops have opened since the …

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Pizza Hut’s New “Triple Treat Box” Is A Gift

Packaging innovation is front-and-center in this new holiday commercial from Pizza Hut. Packaging innovation may not sound appealing, but it sure looks appetizing—and that's the goal of effective food advertising. https://youtu.be/wqqAhfqHg3k This is the dessert tray taken to a new level. First, we pizza, then we party! Also, the box presents as a gift. It looks like something you might want to give, and …

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TRISCUITS for ALL, ALL for TRISCUITS

"Food insecurity" is a formal way of saying that people are hungry. And people are hungry all over this land of opportunity. Food banks, churches, and charitable organizations from coast to coast are addressing this epic American problem, which echoes through the decades. During the Great Depression, our citizens stood in bread and soup lines. Today, our citizens line up in their cars during the pre-dawn hours …

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