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Raw Nutrition

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      If  you are a gym-goer, it is nearly impossible that you haven't come across dietary supplements in some shape or form.  Whether you have used them, seen them for sale at the gym, or noticed them at your local grocery store, one has to notice that they are a big part of the fitness industry.  As a self proclaimed gym rat myself, I like to use the highest quality supplements that are available to me.  The quest to find supplements that use quality ingredients, coupled with a company that values transparency has led me to Raw Nutrition.  I chose Raw Nutrition because, as there name suggests, they focus on quality raw ingredients and minimal additives and artificial chemicals.  This is crucial to overall gut health and feeling well.  Taking a look at their Instagram, it is clear according to the feedback they receive, that their customers are happy that they honor their mission.       So, what value does Raw Nutrition offer in a space that has so many competitors?  They offer a

More Than Just a Football Team

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     As Americans, one of our favorite pass times is to watch sports.  Nothing is more symbolic of that pass time than watching the big game on Sunday.  Its football season right now so the game has been on my mind a lot over the course of the last couple of months.  In my mind, no team is more of a symbol of the sport than the Dallas Cowboys.  When researching, I came across this article  on Adweek about the Dallas Cowboys, and how the brand has come to outgrow just playing the sport of football.            The article referenced above points to the fact that in recent history, the Dallas Cowboys have not had great success when it comes to actually playing football.  However, even with that being the case, they are still considered the most valuable football franchise, with a valuation of 6.5-7 billion dollars.  This article attributes their level of success on their ability to build a brand.  Their owner, Jerry Jones, isn't afraid to take risks when it comes to branding and partn

My First Marketing Blog

Hello all, my name is Clint Wade.  I am currently attending LBCC in pursuit of an Associates degree in Business Administration.  That pursuit is what brings me into this marketing class.  Additionally, I hope that I can learn about marketing in order to have the skills to utilize in entrepreneurial ventures.  I am attending college after being laid off of work at a local titanium manufacturer at the beginning of the pandemic.  I decided to use this an an opportunity to take a leap into higher education, which had been on my mind for quite some time.  I have supervisor experience in the work force, so education will make my resume well rounded.  I am most exited to learn more about what consumers look for in marketing advertisements, since we have already touched on this some. Outside of school, I enjoy exercise in the form of running and weight lifting.  I have completed several 20-30 mile runs after taking up running at the start of the pandemic.  However, I am lowering running volume