Tuttle’s Tips First Quarter 2009
First Quarter 2009
Chiquita’s Fresh Idea
We all know it’s good to eat our fruits and vegetables. Now, Chiquita Brands is trying to make it even better. Consumers who purchase Chiquita and Fresh Express fruits and vegetables can earn “Fresh Funds.” This “Healthy Rewards for Healthy Living” consumer loyalty program, launched in September, presents consumers with points redeemable for a host of prizes.
The Athlete’s Foot Gives Its Brand a Kick
Hoping to add a little spring to its step, The Athlete’s Foot began a rebranding effort earlier this year. The venerable athletic shoe and sportswear retailer has opted to move away from its name (which is also an itchy fungus) and toward the acronym, “TAF”
A Sharp Approach to Baseball
There’s a pretty good chance that if you went to a Major League Baseball game this year after the All-Star break, you were exposed to a Sharp Aquos high-definition television. Sharp Electronics, which spent its second year as the official HDTV of MLB, ran a complete lineup of fan activities and promotions throughout the second half-season.
Video Store Promo Puts Excitement in the Air
Making a storefront stand out from all the others in the same strip mall isn’t easy to do – or is it? John Pflughoft, owner of Jodati Inc., dba Blockbuster, distinguishes his video stores with SkyDancers – “dancing” inflatables featuring a fan inside that continually pumps air through their bodies, making them sway, bend and “dance.”

