At the end of the day, what matters in the advertising agency isn’t glamour versus grindstone; it’s the output–the ability to further the clients we serve. Large agencies have the flash; small agencies have the focus. Here are some quick insights to how agencies justify and develop cost.
Not all of … 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
Here’s the scenario: you’ve just launched a new web site, now you need to get some visitors.
There are many ways to drive traffic to your site, including but not limited to:
Tell people you know to go there
Put your web site address on all your marketing materials
Work on getting your site … read more
In the design world, either print or Web, one of the main mistakes made by designers is the incorrect usage of colors. Bad color schemes can make your marketing materials and Web site look unfriendly and amateurish.
This article will identify common mistakes with selecting colors, good color scheme creation and … read more
Have you noticed an increasing number of companies tagging their email message signatures with 150-word confidentiality disclaimers? While message recipients may see this act as annoying and unneeded, I think it is a good marketing tactic because confidentiality of company information is essential for marketing success.
WHAT IS CONFIDENTIAL?
Confidential company information … read more
Many businesses do not put enough resources into creating, maintaining and improving a healthy corporate identity. Some businesses view their corporate identity as just what customers think about their sales team and people answering telephone calls. This narrow-minded thinking may be cause for loss of sales.
Corporate identity is the “persona” … read more
Businesses and organizations face many tough decisions on a daily basis. One of the most important decisions is choosing who will design and develop your website. Common web design/developer choices include:
A person within the company who dabbles in web design and believes they can build the web site.
A … read more
If you are going to take your business identity online, whether in the form of setting up email accounts or developing a Web site, you will need to choose a domain name. If you make good use of your on-line presence, your domain name will become as important of an … read more
The most overlooked weapon in your marketing arsenal may be your business card.
If designed properly, this little 3 1/2 x 2 inch piece of paper will not only let people know how to contact you, it will persuade them to contact you. In order to be effective and get you … read more
Are you over budget on marketing promotions activities (e.g. advertising, public relations, direct selling and sales promotions) again this month? Maybe it’s time to revisit your budgeting methods to see if there is opportunity for improvement. To get the ball rolling, here are the six most common budgeting methods that … read more
There are less than 30 days left in the Holiday Shopping season before Christmas – Are you ready? Or are you joining the millions of people staying in this weekend for the busiest online shopping days of the year?
Whether you’re staying at home to shop from the convenience of your … read more
As the proliferation of social media continues, it is my job as a marketing professional to stay on top of all this chaos. It takes some adjustment, but when I’m feeling overwhelmed configuring Twitter into Facebook or in a conference discussing viral content for YouTube integration, I ask myself one very simple question.
What would Demi Moore do?
If an economist were to look at Fargo-Moorhead during the last few months of 2009, he or she would not expect the economy to be holding. A record snowfall, a flood, a recession and a blizzard during a flood during the recession would appear to cripple any market in the … read more
It’s been a week. I can finally start the healing process after two months of Christmas advertising creative cop-outs. I like Christmas, so don’t get ahead of yourself thinking this is some rant by a bitter 20-something because he didn’t get what he wanted. It’s quite the opposite. As I’ve … read more
And there you have about 90% of an average agency’s day. Frankly, I’m glad most agencies use such bland, empty words. They call it marketing. I call it job security. People scoff at puns and shun cliches, but I don’t think most businesses realize that using listless language is worse.
Clients … read more
