Roy Bergold: Tales from McDonald’s

May 24, 2013

Roy Bergold: Tales from McDonald’s

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Roy vs. Big Brother From menu labeling to toy bans to healthy eating, the government is getting more involved with the quick-serve industry. Roy proposes a solution for the industry to rally around.	Being Mr. McDonald’s When operators are fully committed to cause marketing, brands become an everyday part of consumers’ lives. McDonald's did it. So can you.
Get Ready, It’s Roy’s World Some fictional and nonfictional ideas about what might be in store for the quick-service industry this year.	A Cowboy on Facebook Roy Bergold takes a look at how social media tools have changed the world of quick-serve advertising.
You’re Not Alone Communication, honesty, and partnership are critical attributes for quick-serve professionals, especially in these times.	The Obesity Debate A conversation between the former advertising chief of McDonald’s, the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and an eight-year-old.
What I Learned from Leo Advertising legend Leo Burnett left behind some good advice that can apply to the quick-service industry today.	Lightning in a Bottle What do you do when you know you’re sitting on a goldmine? Roy recounts such times from his days with McDonald’s.
Hang on for Dear Life It's in your best interests not to let key employees take their experience and talent to a competitor.	Is Obesity Really Our Fault? Childhood obesity is skyrocketing, and quick serves are unfairly getting the blame.

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