Entertainment | Urban Jungle
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Jan
Jan
Fans Not the Real Losers in the NHL Lockout
For the second time in five years, the players are locked out by the NHL. Regardless of whether you side with the Millionaires or the Billionaires; the fact remains, an NHL lockout is not the way to successfully build a brand. The media is saying,…
26
Sep
Sep
Cool Brands Do Video. Do You?
We’ve all seen amazing promotional marketing videos before. Whether they're funny, inspiring, shocking, or heart felt, some companies do video exceptionally well. They tell great stories and as a result they connect us with their brands in ways others cannot. Traditionally only mega-brands and companies…
21
Oct
Oct
Not a Wasted Multimillion Dollar Second.
Nike and World Cup...you're too good. I want to get on the next plane to South Africa. Who's with me?
28
Jul
Jul
Edmonton City Council – Please Approve the Edmonton Arena District
The Edmonton Arena District is a hot topic right now. Dare we say even hotter than the closure of the Municipal Airport (which by the way we are completely stoked about—awesome job Councillors!) Let the evolution begin. That’s right. Everyone at Urban Jungle and virtually…
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Jul
Jul
Edmonton Loses the Indy! (and 21 Ways to Save It) Part 2 of 2
The ripple effects of losing an event like Indy will be detrimental to our City. Vancouver didn't know what they had until they lost it—and the same is going to happen to Edmonton if we're not more cognizant of our weaknesses and threats. The only…
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Jul
Jul
Edmonton Loses the Indy! (Part 1 of 2)
This is next year’s headline. I’m calling it right now. No, I’m not an oracle, and no I didn’t ask Zoltar, but I can show you why we’re going to lose what could be (should be) a world-class Edmonton-based event. Let’s start by looking at…
30
Jun
Jun
The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
Alright…let’s start this entry off with a Roadrunner/Wile E. Coyote short, easily one of my favourite duo’s in cartoons. Now that your brain is thinking cartoons, I want to talk about the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Warner Bros. exhibit that opened up last week. While…
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May
May
The Genius of Johnny (Cupcakes)
I thought for my inaugural Urban Jungle post I would talk about stuff that I really like. T-Shirts, Fancy Typography, Branding and Baked Goods! Johnny Cupcakes does not, contrary to popular belief, sell cupcakes rather an awesome looking clothing line....but let's be honest, the clothing…
05
Feb
Feb
The Olympic Volunteer Brand – Dressed for Success
When one thinks of branding it is not uncommon to have logos and punchy tag lines pop into one’s head. In fact just mention the word Nike and it is almost impossible to avoid thinking of the infamous “Swoosh” and “Just Do It” tag line.…
12
Jan
Jan
On the front lines in the biggest jungle of them all…
For the entire month of February Urban Jungle will have on-site press coverage in Whistler at the 2010 Olympic Games. Danna Beatty, Urban Jungle’s newest marketing rockstar will be blogging from the front lines; discussing the awesome and the ugly of the Games. From branding,…