How Marketers use Feelings and Thoughts: McDonald's Logo

Discussion 1: (8 sentences)
When you think of a brand, it makes you think and feel a certain way. Those images are carefully crafted by Brand Managers. Choose one of the following businesses:

McDonald's
Cadillac
Walmart

What words, feelings, and images immediately come to mind when you hear the brand name you selected, or see the brand logo?
Discuss how the marketers have created these feelings and thoughts for consumers and why you think they created them.

Discussion Topic 2:

For this discussion, think of a time when there was a situation where you had to step up and take the initiative to solve a problem. This could be something that needed your attention at work, home, or school.
In paragraph one, identify the problem that needed to be resolved. Explain why you took the initiative to solve the problem.
In paragraph two, explain the steps that you took to resolve the issue or problem.