A 2015 Remembrance
Sports and Entertainment Marketing - Brendan Wilkins
Top 3 Companies of 2015
Disney
The Walt Disney Company continues to thrive and build around the constantly improving empire the Walt Disney himself built nearly 100 years ago. Disney continues to market the acclaimed cast of characters that the world is so accustom to along with new characters/movies coming out every year. Disney has within the last few years bought big name industries, like Star Wars, and continues to profit and market off their successes.
Apple
Apple continues to be arguably the best marketing company throughout the world and, at this point, seems unstoppable. In just 2015, Apple has manufactured and produced the Apple Watch along with the iPhone 6s. Apple has yet to be beaten in the technology industry and continues to provide the newest and most innovative technology for users everywhere.
Amazon
Amazon.com has dominated the internet retailing and services industry, and while this industry continues to grow and become the primary American way to shop, Amazon sits on top. Amazon, like Disney, also has bought and produced amazing films and books that help Amazon grow as a company. Amazon has built itself as a creative empire that is continuing to grow drastically.
Best & Worst Products of 2015
Best
1) iPhone 6s
2) Apple Watch
Worst
1) Hoverboard
2) Tao Chair (Chair that displays calories burned)
Top Movies of 2015
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Star Wars has been one of the most well marketed movies that I have ever seen. With the incredible amount of trailers, merchandising, and with all the success of the previous movies, Star Wars was a phenomenal success. It is also on route to become the best box office movie of all time and the highest grossing film ever.
Mad Max Fury Road
Mad Max may not have been a popular series before 2015; certainly not even close to Star Wars. However, Mad Max had some beautifully well created trailers and struck interest in ways that hadn't really been reached yet in the film industry. Regardless of the differentiated movie reviews, the film was very high grossing and was very successful.
Top Music Artists of 2015
Drake: Drake is one of the best music marketers of this day and age. He constantly makes appearances at basketball games, with other celebrities, in Toronto etc... and he has become an icon that people actually want to market. He makes very catchy music that is continuously played on the radio and he creates a lot of hype behind each of his albums.
Adele: Adele continues to rise as an artist creating a lot of popularity within her genre of music. Her songs were also continuously played on the radio and she has generated tons of #1 Hits. Many people find they can relate to her lyrics and her music is so beautifully done that the lyrics become catchy and remembered.
Number 5: The Curry Crossover & 3-Pointer vs. LAC
Stephen Curry Razzles and Dazzles!
Number 4: Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary to beat Detroit
HD: Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary to Richard Rodgers for the Miracle win Over Detroit lions!
Number 3: Carli Lloyd mid-field goal in the World Cup Final
WINNER - Women's World Cup BEST GOAL: Carli Lloyd (USA v. Japan)
Number 2: Miami's 8-Lateral Kick Return to beat Duke
Miami's 8-Lateral Miracle Kickoff Return Touchdown To Beat Duke (HD)
Number 1: The Francis Ownsu Catch
Francis Owusu - Stanford WR Makes Catch of the 2015 College Football Season
2016 New Year's Resolutions
Personal Improvement: Work out 2-4 times a week and find exercises that I can manage to do @ home.
Family and Friends: Go visit my relatives out of state more regularly and spend more time with family.
School & Other World: End the year with A/B average, raise my GPA, and go to NOVA or a trade school and get some kind of work experience.