Daily Podcast: Motor Trend’s Name is Mudd
Yesterday felt like some kind of tipping point. TTAC’s traffic didn’t jump (growth continues to be slow and organic). We didn’t land a new advertiser or score a junket or receive an award or introduce a new feature. We just kept doing what we do. Only this time, we were covering the June sales stats. Working as a team, our writers turned around the data faster than our rivals, and did so with our usual panache (a.k.a. lousy attitude). If persistence is the key to success, then we will be successful. But we will never forget that our reputation must exceed– I mean “proceed us.” We must stay resolutely not-to-say violently independent. I contrast this pledge with a new low in Motor Trend’s decline and fall, from Dealer Sales & Marketing. “Mudd Advertising announced the launch of a new marketing program that lets dealerships leverage the renowned MOTOR TREND name and MOTOR TREND “Car of the Year”, “Truck of the Year”, and “Sport Utility of the Year” logos. Through a special licensing agreement with MOTOR TREND, Mudd Advertising dealer clients can use these MOTOR TREND award logos in direct mail pieces and POP displays to attract more in-market buyers and increase vehicle sales.” When you have to literally sell your good name, it’s time to call it a day. Ours is just beginning.