Nigel Hollis

Nigel Hollis is chief global analyst at Millward Brown, a global market research company. He is the author of The Global Brand, published in 2008 by Palgrave Macmillan, and blogs at Straight Talk with Nigel Hollis.

What's in a 品牌? How to Name a Company in a Global Economy

What's in a 品牌? How to Name a Company in a Global Economy

Every parent and company knows that it's not easy to find the right name. But what about when your business goes abroad? That which we call Coca-Cola does not, by any other language, sound as sweet. More »

Why Funny TV Commercials Work

Why Funny TV Commercials Work

Advertising is about attracting, holding, and focusing attention. And nothing gets our attention like a funny TV spot. But funny is a double-edged sword. More »

Why Good Advertising Works (Even When You Think It Doesn't)

Why Good Advertising Works (Even When You Think It Doesn't)

Many people don't think advertising influences them. The marketing industry disagrees strongly. One side has to be wrong. More »

The Science of Slogans: The Best and Worst Ad Campaigns of All Time

The Science of Slogans: The Best and Worst Ad Campaigns of All Time

"Good to the last drop." "Breakfast of champions." Some slogans last forever. Others don't last a year. How come? More »

The Secret to Apple's Marketing Genius (Hint: It's Not Marketing)

The Secret to Apple's Marketing Genius (Hint: It's Not Marketing)

"Less is better" is a marketing ethos, but it begins with technology that requires less fuss and better experience More »

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