Article: SHARPER IMAGE; FOR MARKETER OF THE YEAR COLE HAAN, A SLICK AD CAMPAIGN AND A NEW STORE DESIGN GAVE THE 72-YEAR-OLD COMPANY A BRAND MAKEOVER.(Brief Article)

Sexy fishnet stockings. A cool pug dog. A cozy hammock. The shiny metal base of a scooter. These are just a few of the lifestyle images (along with the product, of course) featured in Cole Haan's recent black-and-white ad campaign. These ads played a pivotal role of the company's efforts this past year to supplant its once-staid image and appeal to a younger, hipper consumer.

But as master marketers understand, no top-notch marketing campaign can survive on pretty pictures alone. The product must back it up. And as Cole Haan continues to make high-quality, modern footwear for men and women, the company clearly has that covered. With its comprehensive marketing ...

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