Marketplace - June 24, 2009
Paid actor testimonials
Commercials make me laugh, even when that's not their intended purpose. I particularly enjoy the informercials that show the frustrated guy who couldn't imagine living without his Snuggie or Rotato. But lately, I've been getting a kick out of local commercials that feature "paid actor testimonials."
Tags: testimonials, chris grundy, michael hupy, robert vaughn, commercials

Arts & Entertainment - Jan. 5, 2009
My curiosity of a starving artists show is now assuaged
Fortunately, my wife shares my appreciation for kitsch, and while we set our sights incredibly low, we finally took the plunge and attended a starving artists show this weekend at the Brookfield Sheraton Hotel.
Tags: starving artists, brookfield sheraton, paintings, commercials

Sports - Aug. 8, 2007
Can Prince Fielder pitch?
Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder could soon become the darling of Madison Avenue advertisers.
Tags: brewers, prince fielder, commercials

Milwaukee Buzz - April 29, 2007
Hyundai Sunday in Milwaukee
We have a 30-person film crew in Milwaukee to film a national Hyundai TV ad.
Tags: hyundai-motor.com, hyundai motor company, film crew, commercials, milwaukee art museum, t.v. crew

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 5, 2007
Monday morning musings
My fingers are still thawing out at my keyboard, so it's taking me longer to write this than it should. But after a frigid, Super Bowl weekend, here are some of the ideas swirling in my pre-caffeinated brain.
Tags: super bowl, dogs, commercials, weather, bears