Taco Bell

Maker's Mark Miracle: Best PR Disaster Ever Engineered - Posted May 2, 2013
We all remember just a few short months ago when Maker's Mark announced plans to water down its product to accommodate demand. It was an unmitigated public relations disaster. Diluting the bourbon was tantamount to halting production a... [AgencySpy]

Maker's Mark Miracle: Best PR Disaster Ever Engineered - Posted May 2, 2013
We all remember just a few short months ago when Maker's Mark announced plans to water down its product to accommodate demand. It was an unmitigated public relations disaster. Diluting the bourbon was tantamount to halting production a... [PRNewser]

CEO Promises a 'Better Taco Bell' With Healthier Menu Items - Posted April 11, 2013
Last year, in an effort to compete with more upscale fast food chains like Chipotle (and to improve its own image), Taco Bell launched its Cantina menu, ... [PRNewser]

STUDY: What Do Millennials Like On Facebook? - Posted April 10, 2013
One of the most important groups on Facebook -- in terms of marketing -- is millennials. These young adults are the most active on Facebo... [AllFacebook]

Burger King's Turkey Sandwich Plays Chicken with Brand Identity - Posted March 19, 2013
PR professionals are inherently interested in fast food brands because the trajectory of public sentiment has trended toward healthier eating habits. This puts fast food brands in an obvious pickle. As we all know, fast food chains are perceived as being anything but healthy. So what are companies like ... [PRNewser]

Social Media Newsfeed: Facebook News Feed | Yelp Display Ads - Posted March 4, 2013
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U.S. Department of Agriculture: 'What Horse Meat Scandal?' - Posted March 1, 2013
Today brings news that the global horse meat scandal has now touched everyone's favorite provider of midnight Texican takeout, Taco Bell. Frankly, we're more interested in ... [PRNewser]

Help Twitter Make A Rockumentary At SXSW - Posted February 28, 2013
If you'll be attending South by Southwest (SXSW) this year? If so, you should plan to participate in creating this Rockumentary because you'll kick yourself for it later if you don't. And if you don't know what SXSW is, it's a ... [AllTwitter]

The top social TV commercials: Super Bowl edition - Posted February 13, 2013
Between the Super Bowl, Grammys, and the ... [Lost Remote]

Taco Bell Pulls Ad After Maliciously Slandering Defenseless Vegetables - Posted January 29, 2013
Nothing underscores the complexity of human reasoning more than the public's desire to behave in self-destructive ways. From booze and cigarettes to fast food and assault rifles, we love things that do us harm. There is no shortage of companies out there willing to sell the p... [AgencySpy]

Taco Bell Loves Fun., Old People and Espa ol - Posted January 29, 2013
When we hear the words "Taco" and "Bell" together, our thoughts don't turn to retirement homes, native Spanish speakers or the one-hit wonder band Fun.. But America's biggest rice, corn and beans chain brings the three together in what may be the most amusing way possible for its first Super Bowl commercial. We... [PRNewser]

Backlash Against Wendy's, Taco Bell for Cutting Hours and Blaming Obamacare - Posted January 9, 2013
Few things grab the public's attention like a celebrity-backed boycott, protest, or backlash against a specific brand or company. Today, Wendy's and Taco Bell find themselves on the wrong end of just this sort of upheaval.... [PRNewser]

Taco Bell's Facebook Page Grants Swimmer's Wish For Speedo - Posted January 7, 2013
More brands are learning that one of the keys to Facebook marketing is engagement. Taco Bell has aced this test. A high school swimmer posted to the restaurant's Facebook page, asking for a Speedo that read, "Think Outside The Buns." Taco Bell not only responded to the post, but sent the... [AllFacebook]

Adventures in Marketing: Doritos and Taco Bell, BFFs - Posted January 4, 2013
We usually love the idea of two complementary brands coming together and doing great things, but when we first heard about the ongoing collaboration between Doritos and Taco Bell, we were a little skeptical. We understand that these lead... [PRNewser]

What Can Small Businesses Learn From Big Brands On Facebook? - Posted November 26, 2012
Even if your business doesn't have the marketing budget of brands such as Taco Bell, Zappos, and Walmart, you can still make an impression on Facebook by studying their tactics for success. Mike Maghsoudi, co-founder of PostRocket... [AllFacebook]

Taco Bell Takes on Chipotle with 'Cantina' Rebranding - Posted October 3, 2012
Let's be frank--the Taco Bell chain has never been known for the quality of its food. It's a reliable source for beer-fueled midnight snack runs that your stomach will regret in the morning, but Chipotle has been the recognized leader in "quality" Mexican-style fare for som... [AgencySpy]

Want To Be A Twitterspondent At MTV's Video Music Awards? - Posted August 28, 2012
Do you plan to watch MTV's Video Music Awards on September 6? Well, wouldn't it be more fun attending the event in person? If you know your way around a #hashtag and can come up with the best entry, you could win a spot at the... [10,000 Words]

Want To Be A Twitterspondent At MTV's Video Music Awards? - Posted August 28, 2012
Do you plan to watch MTV's Video Music Awards on September 6? Well, wouldn't it be more fun attending the event in person? If you know your way around a #hashtag and can come up with the best entry, you could win a spot at the... [AllTwitter]

Facebook Rewards Provider Plink Closes $3M Funding Round - Posted August 1, 2012
Online-to-offline loyalty program Plink, which rewards its users w... [AllFacebook]

Which Fast Food Restaurants Excel On Facebook? - Posted July 16, 2012
We've established that restaurants and other food-based businesses can boost engagement by posting delicious photos on Facebook. Several pages do this, but who does i... [AllFacebook]

Taco Bell Airlifts Over 10,000 Tacos Into Alaskan Town In Response To Hoax [Video] - Posted July 11, 2012
Residents of the little town of Bethel, Alaska were the victims of an elaborate hoax last month when someone (the culprit is still at large) posted fake fliers around town announcing that a Taco Bell would be opening. When it turned out that a Taco Bell wasn't actually opening in... [SocialTimes.com]

Taco Bell Turns Hoax Into Hurrahs - Posted July 10, 2012
Taco Bell made... [PRNewser]

Plink Partners With Tango Card, Adds Rewards Options Besides Facebook Credits - Posted June 18, 2012
Online-to-offline loyalty program Plink... [AllFacebook]

Taco Bell Tweets for MCA? - Posted May 4, 2012
Today we got the very sad news that the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, died after a years-long battle with cancer. The news has taken over Twitter and is prompting all sorts of ... [PRNewser]

Taco Bell Free WiFi by 2015: Trying to Catch Up to Starbucks & McDonalds - Posted July 7, 2011
Starbucks and McDonalds already offer free WiFi. And, while possibly unique to a newly built McDonalds in my area, I found this new restaurant's combination of good seating alternatives, free WiFi and easy access to A/C power to be a real draw for anyone needing a bit of a charge for... [SocialTimes.com]

Strange Brew Blending on 'Morning Joe' - Posted March 9, 2011
Wayne's World has been making the cable rounds recently. At one point in the movie Wayne is forced to interview a major advertiser on his show. Wayne was happy to do it....NOT! This morning, I see an ... [PRNewser]