McIlroy at The Masters: He needed a Doctor…

Anyone who has played golf knows how hard it is to keep it together during that 18-hole (3-4+ hour) journey. The battle is mental and physical. Getting into a groove is what we all want, where it feels effortless and things just go your way. Watching the wheels come off… more »

Pringles Purchased, Origins Pondered…

This week, it was announced that Diamond Foods Inc. has bought the Pringles brand from Procter & Gamble (P&G) for $1.5 billion. The transaction rids P&G of the last of its food brands, since it has shifted mostly to beauty and hygiene products, and builds on Diamond’s growing food portfolio…. more »


Thinking in Threes: New Ad Campaign for Vodka Moves Beyond the Bottle

There’s a new ad campaign hitting the airwaves during sporting events that may actually cause viewers to hit pause and rewind on their DVRs. It is for Three Olives Vodka of the UK (imported from England). There are several spots making the rounds care of Los Angeles-based M&C Saatchi. Featuring… more »

Ford’s New Orange Friend – Doug

It seems like it was just yesterday that Pets.com amused us with their sock puppet spokesdog.  Though absolutely hilarious, Pets.com ended up folding during the dot com bust. That’s why it is especially curious that Ford recently introduced their new spokesperson, a hand puppet named Doug. Doug plays a big… more »


March Sadness: The Equinox Tour that Wasn’t

Here’s one of a new series being added to Jedemi:  The Not Going Anywhere (NGA) Files I’m watching the MLB channel, listening to The Irish Experience, and wistfully thinking of the Sprint Equinox Tour idea I put together which is now an addition to the NGA file. It all started… more »