In the past several months it seems to be that more and more customers are asking about QR codes or are interested in implementing them into their marketing. I thought it might be a good idea to cover the background of QR codes, some common applications and a few best … read more
Nowadays, the question isn’t so much, “what’s on TV?” rather, the question is “what type of TV are you watching?” In the last 50 years, television has gone from a three-station, living room campfire to a portable, consumer-driven entertainment medium. Much like the portable radio and cassette player transformed audio consumption in … read more
Media buying works in three phases: the plan, the placement and the reconciliation. A lot of time and energy are spent discussing the importance of finding the right media, reaching the right target audience and repeating the ad frequently enough to make an impact. These aspects of media buying is … read more
You’ve set your business to open in 90 days. Your building looks great. Your employees are eager. Your product is solid. You know the niche is there. You are poised to pounce.
It’s time to spend that grand opening budget you set aside. You call your local ad agency to hammer … read more
There is a shift from mass advertising strategies to finely targeted and interactive strategies, according to one of Wall Street’s most influential trackers of the media industry, Lauren Rich Fine, analyst for Merrill Lynch. Fine describes the current state of media planning as a “polarization between targeting and mass reach,” … read more
Everyone talks about return on investment (ROI) and making marketing investments more accountable. A media planner can help you by providing operational efficiencies and allowing you to do more with less human resources. A good media planner will launch your advertising campaign from inception to execution. The process involves: planning, … read more
Surveys show that a growing amount of Americans regard advertising as an annoyance at best. Consumers may have forgotten that it’s advertising that has subsidized news and entertainment for decades providing radio and television content for free. Newspapers and magazines charge for content but the circulation income doesn’t come close … read more
You’ve spent good money to draw consumers into your business. The designers and marketing professionals you may have worked with talked at length about branding, building and maintaining your company image. At last, droves of customers pile into your business. Now what? To not appear false, your business needs to … read more
I’m not an economic expert, so I won’t attempt to speculate on how long the economy will be in a downturn. However, I can say that we can survive the storm by focusing on the customer.
Whether the economy is up or down, you should set budgets with your business goals … read more
Your brand’s value is directly related to your balance sheet that’s why customer relationships are such a valuable asset. How a customer feels about your products, people and company makes up your brand image.
Why is a Strong Brand Valuable?
Getting noticed is getting harder. Companies with strong brands get … read more
At a recent presentation on the importance of social media, members of the audience asked some valuable questions regarding the balance between social media, like Facebook and Twitter, and traditional media, like television and print.
I think it would be beneficial to continue the discussion here. After reading this article, feel … read more
Absolute Marketing Group and Fargo Billiards both appear in this Invest in Your Valley TV spot that has ran on KVLY in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Absolute was honored to aid Fargo Billiards in launching their new business through a wide range of media.
Your brand’s value is directly related to your balance sheet – that’s why customer relationships are such a valuable asset. How a customer feels about your products, people and company makes up your brand image.
Why is a Strong Brand Valuable?
Getting noticed is getting harder. Companies with strong brands get noticed … read more
By now, most people are aware of social media. While many still struggle to understand the full scope of this rapidly evolving medium, it’s clear social media is not a fad. With tens of millions logging in nationwide, Facebook is the undeniable kingpin of social media. Having a mass following … read more
Until a few months ago, Twitter didn’t mean much to the Fargo-Moorhead community. And to many in North Dakota and Western Minnesota, it still doesn’t mean much. The purpose of this article is to not only provide an introduction to Twitter, but to demonstrate how this social medium greatly enhances … read more
