Posts Tagged ‘Advertising’
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
When interviewing candidates for mid- to senior-level marketing positions, I have a question that I like to ask which gives me a sense of how strategically the candidates might approach their jobs. It goes something like this:
“Suppose I’m one of your internal customers and I come to you and say ‘I need a brochure’ (or you could say ad, or web site, or email blast or any other form of communication). How do you respond to that request?”
Most people (yes, sadly, even for senior-level marketing positions) will begin to tell me the steps that they will take to create whatever communication tool I’ve asked them to create. So, for a brochure, they might say: “I’ll ask for information about the product/service they want to sell. I’ll want to know what size they want the brochure to be. I’ll ask if there is any specific information that they want to include in the brochure.”
- In short, they focus on the WHATs.
- What I’m looking for? A focus on the WHYs!
I don’t want marketing staff–especially senior level marketing staff–to focus on tactics. I want them to focus on strategy. What I hope to hear when I ask a question like this is: (more…)
Tags: Advertising, Marketing, Strategy
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Monday, May 6th, 2013
A recent article in Inc. asked the question: “Is Social Media Advertising or PR?”
Seriously? Now, Inc. is a well-known magazine and Scott Elser, the author of this piece, is co-founder of an advertising agency and presumably a bright guy, but the question seems enormously naive. Perhaps, of course, it is intended to be so simply to stir some discussion. But, who knows? (more…)
Tags: Advertising, internet marketing, marketing metrics, media relations, pr, Social Media
Posted in Advertising, Internet marketing, Social Media | 1 Comment »
Monday, April 29th, 2013
The Evian babies are back! In a new spot, which has received more than 41 million views on YouTube, adults find themselves face-to-face with their younger selves in a large mirrored window–and the dancing ensues. It’s adorable–but does it sell water? Where’s the relevance?
Contrast this spot to an equally creative–and far more out-of-the-box–spot (more…)
Tags: Advertising, Brand management, Strategy, viral marketing, word of mouth, YouTube
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Thursday, April 4th, 2013
With so many different social media outlets to choose from, how do businesses decide which one or two they should focus their efforts on? It’s a question that many are pondering these days. The good news?
Social media decisions are no different than any other communication decisions you may have dealt with in the past. There are multiple ways that you can communicate and connect with any audience. To make the best choices you need to (more…)
Tags: Advertising, communication, Hootsuite, linkedin, marketing communication, Social Media, twitter
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Despite the fact that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is struggling and about to cut back on their delivery, there are some (including me) that believe that traditional direct mail still holds benefits for both marketers and consumers. In an increasingly cluttered email environment, after all, marketers will be challenged to come up with new ways to “capture eyeballs.” Traditional direct mail may hold some opportunities for a number of reasons: (more…)
Tags: Advertising, direct mail, direct mail marketing, Direct marketing, email marketing, snail mail
Posted in Advertising, Direct marketing, Marketing, Marketing and Branding, Marketing communication, Promotions | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Marketers often pose questions like: “What are the best practices when marketing to women?” In my opinion, that question is far too broad. Women are not a homogeneous market segment. There are a myriad of variations among them. I was recently asked this question; here’s how I responded: (more…)
Tags: Advertising, audience, copywriting, demographics, Marketing, marketing strategy, marketing to women, segmentation
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Thursday, February 21st, 2013
In our technology-driven world, the good news for marketers is that lead generation does not have to take a huge investment. Traditional media still have a place, but the Internet and social media make it more cost-effective than ever to raise awareness, generate leads and ultimately create sales.
The process of lead generation is the same as it ever was, but
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Tags: Advertising, Brand management, branding, Business development, communication tactics, competition, email marketing, Innovation, Marketing, marketing strategy, media relations, pr, public relations, Social Media
Posted in Advertising, Business development, Business Development, Innovation, Internet marketing, Marketing, Marketing and Branding, Marketing communication, PR and Media Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications | No Comments »
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
For those in consultative roles, clients are everything. As consultants consider the launch of their businesses, obviously one of the first questions is: “where will my first client come from?” My answer, based on my own experience, as well as discussions with consultants in a variety of fields is: from those you know. Many consultants and freelancers have launched their businesses, initially, by reaching an agreement with a current employer to take on work on a contract basis and that can be a great starting point. If that isn’t possible, another channel to pursue
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Tags: Advertising, Business development, client relations, Marketing
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Monday, February 4th, 2013
The Super Bowl is behind us, but buzz about the brands that bought space to reach the masses during this much-watched event is still buzzing. It’s buzz that can benefit businesses–of any size–that are looking for ways to boost awareness and break through an increasingly cluttered media environment. Small businesses, in particular, can learn from the best of the best (and worst of the worst…). For example: (more…)
Tags: Advertising, brand, Marketing, marketing strategy, media, pr, public relations, Super Bowl, Super Bowl ads, Super Bowl advertising
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