Author: Rick Mytych
Did you even notice they’ve been gone for 20 years?
Actually, the ducks are merlette swans and were part of Cadillac’s original logo. The swans are a knightly symbol that date back to the Crusades and are from the family crest of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. Three of the swans represent the explorer’s...
Ford adds augmented reality to market the F-150 .
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Automotive Blog.
The coronavirus has changed the way customers shop. Many are hesitant to venture out to a dealership to see what’s new. So… Ford has found a way to park a new F-150 in your driveway. It’s called “Driveway Dealership” and uses augmented reality (AR) to drop a life-size virtual image of a 2021 F-150...
Mach. Mach. Who’s There?
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Automotive Blog.
Some brands should be left alone.
Muscle cars were a big deal when I was growing up. At the shop and local car shows, there were THE CARS… the ones everyone wanted the keys to. GTO Judge. Chevelle Super Sport. Hemi ‘Cuda. Mach I Mustang. These are just a couple of the icon brands that rolled out...
Mud Wrestling – Two iconic brands vie for the off-road crown.
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Automotive Blog.
After a 5-year wait (and a lot of hype), Ford has officially re-introduced one of its iconic brands – the Bronco. And it’s clear that they have their sights set directly on another iconic brand – Jeep.
So… how do you wrestle the off-road crown away from its longtime king?
First, Ford designers did...
Video Content Is A Crucial Component To Automotive Sales Success.
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Automotive Blog.
The power of video as a sales tool is undeniable. So, why are so many people hesitant to embrace it? Maybe its because they lump it in with the endless pile of poorly executed, user-generated content. As of right now, you need to let that notion go and start investing in generating engaging video...
Audi chokes on a bad banana… ad
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Automotive Blog.
On August 2, Audi tweeted this ad:
And the outrage was immediate.
Some were angry that a toddler was out of the driver’s line of sight and was oblivious of the pending danger of being run over. Others were offended by the pedophilia innuendoes of a female child in a leopard print dress consuming a...
Transitioning Millennials
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Home Furnishings Blog.
As Baby Boomers continue to down-size into smaller homes, furniture companies need to focus on Millennials – the population born between 1980 and 2000. Millennials account for over 79 million people and pump over $170 billion into the economy every year. This group is now transitioning; they’re...
The evolution of the COVID consumer
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Home Furnishings Blog.
2019 was probably a pretty good year. 2020 started off great and then, POW… the pandemic. Even though businesses were forced to shut their doors and millions of people sheltered at home, commerce continued. Customers simply spent their money differently.
Consumers who were unable to go to a brick...
Lessons learned about furniture, advertising, and steaks on the grill.
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Home Furnishings Blog.
My career in marketing started in the mid-80s at the in-house advertising department of Virginia’s largest furniture retailer. While working there, I was introduced to a couple of sayings that have stuck with me throughout my career – and quite frankly, I still shake my head in disbelief when I think...
Home Sweet Office
Written by Rick Mytych on . Posted in Home Furnishings Blog.
The COVID-Effect. It’s an all-encompassing term I use for the problems and disruptions caused by the virus. One of those effects is the shift from working in an office to working at home. This is a trend that seems to have gained popularity amongst employees and employers. Here at SPI, our team has...