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		<title>PUR Water Commercial: Adding Comedy to Water Filtration</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/07/pur-water-commercial-exclamations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Schoenberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last night, while watching tv, I landed on a commercial that immediately caught my eye due to its simplicity -- "Exclamations" by PUR Water. What an excellent commercial!


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/01/american-express-smiley-face-commercial/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: American Express Television Commercial &#8211; Smiley Faces'>American Express Television Commercial &#8211; Smiley Faces</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/07/geico-r-lee-ermey-commercial/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Geico&#8217;s Hilarious &#8216;Sarge&#8217; Commercial Featuring R. Lee Ermey'>Geico&#8217;s Hilarious &#8216;Sarge&#8217; Commercial Featuring R. Lee Ermey</a></li>
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		<title>Geico&#8217;s Hilarious &#8216;Sarge&#8217; Commercial Featuring R. Lee Ermey</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/07/geico-r-lee-ermey-commercial/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/07/geico-r-lee-ermey-commercial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Schoenberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just when I thought the Geico commercials were tapering off, we have been hit with yet another ingenious work of comedic art. I have critiqued a few of their commercials, which I adore, though I think this one takes the cake.


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/12/geico-pothole-commercial/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Geico Pothole Commercial | Because I&#8217;m a Pothole!'>Geico Pothole Commercial | Because I&#8217;m a Pothole!</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/11/verizon-droid-tv-commercial/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Verizon&#8217;s Cool New Droid &#8216;Stealth&#8217; Commercial'>Verizon&#8217;s Cool New Droid &#8216;Stealth&#8217; Commercial</a></li>
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		<title>SEO Rant: News Companies Failing Due to SEO Mishaps</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/news-website-seo-consultants/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/news-website-seo-consultants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Schoenberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While researching topics online over the years, I have found that a vast majority of news websites are clearly lacking in the SEO department (if one even exists). I'm talking about large media companies that bring in billions of dollars per year and employ 10,000+ employees, but they're simply dropping the ball. Out of 10,000+ employees, is there not one SEO professional?


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/seo-social-media-news-expect-us/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Interested In Late-Breaking Social Media Marketing News? Expect Us'>Interested In Late-Breaking Social Media Marketing News? Expect Us</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/07/web-design-companies-and-seo/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: SEO Paradox: Web Design Companies Have Better SEO Opportunities'>SEO Paradox: Web Design Companies Have Better SEO Opportunities</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/seo-professionals-buy-ppc-keywords/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: SEO Rant: Why Do &#8216;SEO Professionals&#8217; Invest in PPC?'>SEO Rant: Why Do &#8216;SEO Professionals&#8217; Invest in PPC?</a></li>
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		<title>New Orleans Ad Campaign: Anti-British Sentiment = Epic Failure</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/new-orleans-ad-campaign-anti-british/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/new-orleans-ad-campaign-anti-british/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Schoenberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A $5 million PR and advertising campaign for New Orleans intended to let tourists know that the city is still a hot vacation destination has failed miserably causing the campaign to be pulled and ultimately reworked. 


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/korean-air-australia-tv-commercials/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Korean Air + Tourism Australia Launch Advertising Campaign Down Under'>Korean Air + Tourism Australia Launch Advertising Campaign Down Under</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/11/htc-phone-commercial-you-campaign/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: HTC Phone Commercials | The &#8216;You&#8217; Campaign'>HTC Phone Commercials | The &#8216;You&#8217; Campaign</a></li>
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		<title>SEO Rant: Why Do &#8216;SEO Professionals&#8217; Invest in PPC?</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/seo-professionals-buy-ppc-keywords/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/seo-professionals-buy-ppc-keywords/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Schoenberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tonight I have decided to rant about a topic that has been irking me for months:  Why are 'SEO companies' investing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) programs to gain exposure in search engines?  


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/news-website-seo-consultants/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: SEO Rant: News Companies Failing Due to SEO Mishaps'>SEO Rant: News Companies Failing Due to SEO Mishaps</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/07/top-ad-agency-rankings-rant/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Ad Agency Rankings Rant: Proof is in Pudding Not Revenue'>Ad Agency Rankings Rant: Proof is in Pudding Not Revenue</a></li>
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		<title>Korean Air + Tourism Australia Launch Advertising Campaign Down Under</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/korean-air-australia-tv-commercials/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/korean-air-australia-tv-commercials/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Schoenberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Korean Air has teamed up with Tourism Australia for an innovative, refreshing, nature-infused advertising campaign intended to coin Australia as the premier travel destination for younger Koreans.


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/11/htc-phone-commercial-you-campaign/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: HTC Phone Commercials | The &#8216;You&#8217; Campaign'>HTC Phone Commercials | The &#8216;You&#8217; Campaign</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/10/starkist-think-tuna-marketing-campaign/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: StarKist Launches &#8216;Think Tuna&#8217; Marketing Campaign'>StarKist Launches &#8216;Think Tuna&#8217; Marketing Campaign</a></li>
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		<title>Social Media Rant: Separating Newbies From the Pros</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/05/social-media-marketing-rant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/05/social-media-marketing-rant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 07:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Schoenberger</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Media marketing is a very tricky business, and often times I see beginner companies/individuals claim to be 'professionals' but in fact they're relatively new to the game. Being new isn't bad, but when incorrect information is suggested to clients and this information ultimately affects the livelihood of the client's business, that's when I have an issue. It bugs me like a thorn in the behind (not that I've had one, I just like the saying). 


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/07/social-media-consultant-cost/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Social Media Consulting Rates &#8211; You Get What You Pay For'>Social Media Consulting Rates &#8211; You Get What You Pay For</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/social-media-saves-gulf-of-mexico-businesses-oil-spill/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Social Media Saves Gulf Fishermen After BP Oil Spill'>Social Media Saves Gulf Fishermen After BP Oil Spill</a></li>
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		<title>I&#8217;m White Gold! Got Milk Campaigns Go Retro For Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/03/white-gold-high-school-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/03/white-gold-high-school-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Marketing Ninja</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The California Milk Processing Board (CMPB) has released a funky new commercial that's geared towards raising funds for California high school arts programs, which I find quite funny and really "out there" (in a good way).


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/10/green-marketing-eco-friendly/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Green Marketing Campaigns | Using the Internet for Eco-Friendly Marketing'>Green Marketing Campaigns | Using the Internet for Eco-Friendly Marketing</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/02/camtrol-camera-stabilization/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Camtrol, Inc. Launches Revolutionary Camera Stabilizing Product'>Camtrol, Inc. Launches Revolutionary Camera Stabilizing Product</a></li>
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		<title>Bootylicious Reebok Ads Go Viral &#8211; Social Media Marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/03/reebok-viral-videos/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/03/reebok-viral-videos/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Marketing Ninja</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently noticed a German Reebok commercial that strayed away from the company's norm and created quite a viral buzz. Also, given the commercial's popularity, it reinforces the fact that sex does sell. 


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/05/social-media-marketing-rant/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Social Media Rant: Separating Newbies From the Pros'>Social Media Rant: Separating Newbies From the Pros</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/06/social-media-marketing-message-boards/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Social Media Strategies: The Art of Forum Marketing'>Social Media Strategies: The Art of Forum Marketing</a></li>
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		<title>American Express Television Commercial &#8211; Smiley Faces</title>
		<link>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/01/american-express-smiley-face-commercial/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2010/01/american-express-smiley-face-commercial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Marketing Ninja</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lately, I have been seeing the American Express 'Smiley Faces' commercial all over the place and, to be honest, I truly love it. As I have said many times before, I'm a critical person and catching my attention is very difficult (if possible). But, to my surprise, American Express kicked butt with this commercial.


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<li><a href='http://www.thebrainchildgroup.com/blog/2009/09/ally-bank-marketing-campaign/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Ally Bank Television Commercials | I Love Ally Bank&#8217;s Commercials!'>Ally Bank Television Commercials | I Love Ally Bank&#8217;s Commercials!</a></li>
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