Understanding Influencer Outreach: Red Flags to Watch For

I started to see a pattern in the outreach messages I’ve received about doing brand collaborations and thought I’d jot down some thoughts…because, you know, my ultimate hope is to make the world a better place so let’s start with the internet. There’s a marketing tactic called “influencer marketing” where basically, anyone with a substantial… Read More

Lessons from ‘Date Night’ Marketing Mistakes

I remember my first feature film. Dear Domestic Marketing Team at 20th Century Fox, In my (evolving) professional opinion, the campaign of your recent release, “Date Night” is a classic case of movie marketing miscommunication.  I happened to be in NY a month ago in Times Square and saw much of the outdoor space filled… Read More