Rush aims to broaden brand awareness through NASCAR sponsorship

Rush aims to broaden brand awareness through NASCAR sponsorship

To W.M. “Rusty” Rush, chairman, CEO and president of Rush Enterprises, which owns the Rush Truck Centers chain of commercial vehicle dealerships, increasing “brand awareness” will play a key role in the company’s growth strategy – with Rush’s partnership with Tony Stewart’s Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team a key part of that effort. Find Out More...
Hyundai, in a Shift, Will Use Celebs in a Super Bowl Ad

Hyundai, in a Shift, Will Use Celebs in a Super Bowl Ad

Hyundai Motor America typically eschews celebrities in its Super Bowl ads. Not this time. One of the two 30-second ads that lead creative agency Innocean USA is developing for the Feb. 3 game will feature three celebrities, according to Steve Shannon, the company’s VP of marketing. Read...
Marketing Is the Key to Your Exit Strategy (Yes, Really)

Marketing Is the Key to Your Exit Strategy (Yes, Really)

Marketing is not commonly considered part of the mergers and acquisitions process. Everyone emphasizes preparing the company for sale, identifying potential buyers, due diligence, legal reviews, and so on. These are important aspects of the process, but to secure a premium price for any company you need to do a bit of marketing. Even in mergers and acquisitions. Read...