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Andris Pone media comment on United

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Coin - Leave a comment

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Hollie Shaw of the National Post, as well as by Mark Sutcliffe on AM1310 Ottawa. Here are the links: National Post AM1310: (interview starts at 34:40)      

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The Stiletto-Sharp Brand of Marie Henein

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Coin - 4 Comments

[Cache #229] By Andris Pone – President, Coin Branding — “…Ghomeshi’s lawyer strides up the centre aisle to the defence table, sweeping past in a stunning black dress and designer jacket like some exotic import from Suits.  A slash of read more

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Would You Call a $20 a “Vimy?”

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Coin - 2 Comments

[Cache #195] By Andris Pone President, Coin Branding — If someone had told you, nine months ago, that people were going to pour buckets of ice water over their heads, and that it would so permeate the public consciousness as read more

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How Tim’s Can Be More Than a Global Bit Player

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Coin - 2 Comments

[Cache #190] By Andris Pone President, Coin Branding — “There is no reason that the rest of the world shouldn’t be able to experience what Canadians get to experience at Tim Hortons every day.” Daniel Schwartz CEO Restaurant Brands International read more

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Target Comment in the National Post

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Coin - Leave a comment

I had a very nice conversation with Hollie Shaw, business reporter at the National Post, yesterday.  The article is here or by clicking on the image below. —

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What Word Will You Own in 2015?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Coin - 3 Comments

[Cache #184] By Andris Pone President, Coin Branding — The Charlie Hebdo massacre has confirmed once again the inestimable power of words and ideas.  They clearly have the power to anger and inflame, and if one looks at the cartoonists’ work, there can read more

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National Post comment on Tiffany’s and Birks

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Coin - Leave a comment

A quote from yours truly in the National Post, in an interview related to Birks’ entry to the United States.  Something that did not make print was my view that the awareness Tiffany’s has built in Canada around the “little blue read more

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Lululemon’s tumbling stock price – Comment in National Post by Andris Pone

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Coin - Leave a comment

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Paulina Gretzky, Rob Ford, and 2013’s Other Top Posts

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Coin - Leave a comment

**Cache will return January 10th.** Have a Merry Christmas and safe and wonderful holiday season.   For the moment, the Top 5 most-read posts this year: #5. Friday September 6: This September, Go Brand Yourself #4. Friday September 20: Unpolished Shoes are the Open Fly of read more

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