Marketing, Branding, Media & PR. Intrepid since 1984.
Zionsville, IN
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Icelandic homes are visited by 13 Yuletide Lads with varying personality quirks. One slams doors. Another steals sausages. Think weird, seasonal Smurfs. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
If no one gives you new clothes for Christmas, a big cat will come eat you. That’s the simple, terrifying premise of this time-honored Icelandic legend. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
In Spain, Tió de Nadal—a log in a blanket—is “fed” till December 24, then ordered to poop gifts. A rare case when even good kids get squat for Christmas. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Oaxaca, Mexico displays intricate vegetable carvings on December 23. Currently in its 121st year, the tradition (unlike its sculptures) seems imperishable. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Once Miller Brooks emerges from a discovery stage, it launches a campaign. Fueled by insights and guided by smart media buys, the payload of ideas ascends. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Miller Brooks wishes everyone a holiday season filled with discovery, and a New Year abundant with adventure. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
As Miller Brooks’ unofficial mascot, the rhino features in a story that describes the agency’s philosophy (and is shared in each new client’s onboarding). Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Miller Brooks begins every new relationship by submerging itself into a client’s brand, locating hidden truths, and bringing them to the surface for study. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
In Wales, the ghost horse “Mari Lwyd” challenges homeowners to rhyme battles. It’s like caroling, crossed with hip-hop, crossed with the Kentucky Derby. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
“La Befana,” a witch who enters Italian chimneys on January 5, leaves gifts in exchange for wine, sausage and broccoli. (Witches need their folic acid.) Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Since 1974, seasonal ads have sent Japanese families to KFC for a bucket of Christmas chicken. (Is there nothing marketing and secret spices can’t do?) Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
In Austria, St. Nick outsources discipline to Krampus, who sacks up naughty kids and hauls them away. Suddenly, getting a lump of coal doesn’t seem so bad. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
In Norway, witches will pop by on Christmas Eve to steal your home’s unattended brooms (which is precisely why prudent homeowners tuck them out of sight). Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Each year, one Swedish city builds a giant straw goat—often burned by vandals. Maybe it’s time the goat switched from Twitter (@Gavlebocken) to Tinder? Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Many Americans of German descent hide “Christmas pickles” on their trees. It’s considered a tradition from the old country—but no one there has heard of it. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
In Southern England, revelers encourage apple trees to grow by singing and dancing at them. If the trees aren’t incentivized, they’re at least entertained. Explore the less-celebrated traditions at cabinetofholidaycuriosities.….
Our Revel for Research fundraiser is today, from 3 to 7 PM. If you’re up near Zionsville, stop by to bid in our silent auction. ( Or you could just do that online, at r4r.millerbrooks.com/auction )
Our annual Revel for Research fundraiser is this Friday from 3 - 7 PM. Check our event page to learn more, donate, buy raffle tickets, and bid in our silent auction (now live). r4r.millerbrooks.com
Ambling around Grant Park. Not pictured: ten… instagram.com/p/BjzkWWChYFm/… – at Chicago, IL