Mark Ritson on branding: A year of maestros and muppets
19 Dec 2007
So that was 2007. As usual, there were a host of marketing mistakes and a few moments of genius. Let's celebrate the latter first, as they are rare gems.
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As another year draws to a close, we at Marketing are feeling positive about the months ahead.
So that was 2007. As usual, there were a host of marketing mistakes and a few moments of genius. Let's celebrate the latter first, as they are rare gems.
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