Many companies practice the fine art of strategic planning, yet most often it results in a strategic blueprint that looks like a terrible business plan. Very little is different between the two because many of the participants do not engage in the right form of strategic thinking. Lets start by defining strategic thinking… Strategic […]
Postcards have long been an effective way to reach consumers and businesses alike. Desktop publishing software, digital color printing and affordable, on-line stock photography have made it easier than ever to produce direct mail postcards. Consequently, it is more important than ever that postcard campaigns are compelling enough to grab the reader’s attention and […]
If I had to pin point one question that I have been asked time and time again, it would have to be: “Which marketing tool actually works best?” And I always reply the same way: “They all can work, when done correctly.” In today’s ever evolving competitive world, making sure your brand is always visible while ensuring top […]
Over the last few weeks, we talked about Multi-Channel Marketing and how it can help grow your business while ensuring maximum exposure for your brand. For those who did not have a chance to read the 5 part series, below is an easy cheat sheet covering the key points. We started with direct mail marketing and talked […]
The fifth and final part to our series on Multi-Channel Marketing outlines an important piece to the overall mix. MOBILE MARKETING Mobile marketing is something that can’t go overlooked these days, especially with the amount of time spent on a cell-phone. Cell phones, also known as smart phones, have quickly become a powerful place for […]
Part 4 of our 5 part series outlines the importance of your main company website and why it plays a key role in the multi-channel marketing mix. These days, it appears that having a company web site is almost as common as having a business card. Surprisingly, this isn’t true. According to a recent study, […]
FACT: People and companies use social media everyday. It is the #1 activity on the web. If your company currently does not have a profile page on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, or LinkedIn, then you are missing out on free exposure for your business. Social media is based around your business and requires a very fundamental knowledge […]
So you don’t have great data or saved customer information yet? Well that’s okay. The good news is, all you need is an email address… Multi-Channel marketing is just one way of gathering great data to generate amazing results over a time. By implementing multi-channel marketing techniques, you can create a simple way to gather […]
Most marketers would agree that print has lost its effectiveness, bringing sub 1% response rates. Those who bought into the snake oil of internet only marketing have now found that to be largely ineffective as well. The effectiveness of any single- media outreach disappeared with the 20th Century. Enter 21st Century marketing technologies, where static, […]
We are almost half way through January and many of us are looking for new ways to increase sales and better ways to target current and potential customers. With all the different options it’s tough to decide which ones work the best. We have all asked ourselves, “should I try something new this year?” […]