Monthly Archives: September 2011

Coldwater Creek and Stereotyping Girls

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Holly Buchanan

I have to start out by saying I'm normally a fan of Coldwater Creek's advertising. So I was intrigued by their new TV commercial, "Sisters." It's a great premise, a family of 5 girls and the story of how they … Continue reading →

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Women Mock American Apparel “Plus-Size” Campaign

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Holly Buchanan

  Here's a marketing to women tip – when you're creating a campaign, trying to be "clever" is never a good idea.  American Apparel conducted a contest to find a plus-size model to be included in their promotion for their … Continue reading →

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Graphics – Where Are You Directing Your Visitors’ Eyes

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Holly Buchanan

In another interesting test from Which Test Won a company tested two graphics with very minor differences.   Look at Version A then Version B and guess which one got a 26% lift in free trial sign-ups. Version A Version B … Continue reading →

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What Women Can Learn From – Startup from the Ground Up

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Holly Buchanan

I recently read Startup from the Ground Up – Practical Insights for Transforming an Idea into a Business by Cynthia Kocialski. I love hearing from women who have been successful in male dominated fields. Cynthia Kocialski has been involved in … Continue reading →

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