I’m in my office, but it’s 70 degrees and sunny in Atlanta today. So seeing this in my in-box, from the makers of my bike, gives me a smile:
It’s part of an e-mail that offers a free helmet when you buy a new bike. I like when brands reference topical events. But maybe that’s just me.
About Dan Goldgeier
Dan Goldgeier is a Seattle-based copywriter with experience at advertising agencies across the U.S. He is a graduate of the Creative Circus ad school, and currently teaches at Seattle's School of Visual Concepts. Dan is also a columnist for TalentZoo.com and the author of View From The Cheap Seats and Killer Executions and Scrubbed Decks.
Steffan Postaer says
When brands go too far being topical it can be very annoying. Can you say “stimulus plan?”
Dan Goldgeier says
Yes, the stimulus idea was overstimulated. But I like brands being aware of what’s going on in the world.
bob says
er.. what is going on in the ‘world’ or the USA for the rest of us?