Three weeks ago, residents of Coral Gables, Florida awoke to pink snails invading their city. Through time these snails will visit your home too, as they make their way to all metropolitan cities throughout the nation, in two-month increments. The hot-pink critters became famous during Art Basel, and began their journey soon after in Miami Beach. While they are seemingly cute temporary additions, what they really represent is a clever part of a larger marketing scheme. Courtesy of … Continue Reading

The votes are in; the 2011 Super Bowl XLV will be between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. The Steelers have already won six Super Bowl rings, and they are coming back for a seventh. To get a ticket to the championship game, the Steelers beat the New York Jets in a tragic game (for the Jets, that is) 24-19. The Packers beat the Chicago Bears 21-14. With February 6 approaching quickly, marketers are on the ball, working feverishly to capitalize on the big game. Apps … Continue Reading