Advertising pays for art. In return, art propels the industry. Often times these artists push not only the limits of artistic expression, but also the way advertisers should think about an audience.
Tangent: If you don’t believe there is a symbiotic relationship between art and advertising, explain why the term for … read more
I was intrigued to read that 24-year-old Lady Gaga ranked number one in the “Most Creative People in Business” article in the June 2010 issue of Fast Company Magazine.
Could Stefani Germanotta (aka Lady Gaga) have really expected this amount of fame – this quickly? At this global level – probably … 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
The year was 1988. America was watching the Huxtables and listening to INXS, bracing themselves for what Guns N’ Roses would bring. Shoulder padded suits, acid washed jeans and Aqua Net rounded out the remainder of the day. The face of advertising stood in simple and archaic terms by today’s … 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
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
I am burnt out on articles about brand management, brand evolution, brand identity, brand strategy, brand hijacking, brand positioning and other terms that sound trendy next to the word brand. What’s next brand muffin? When I think about the brand concept, I choose to go old school.
My great-grandfather Dalton … read more
At its core, advertising serves three fundamental components: (1) Deliver the right message (2) to the right person (3) at the right time. With text messaging technology, you can add a fourth fundamental component – to the right device.
Gone are the days of three-media marketing (print, tv and radio). … read more
At Absolute Marketing Group we design, develop and maintain lots of different types of web sites. Most of the sites that we are involved with are small & medium business web sites.
There are many different things to take into consideration when building a web site for … 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
I’m kinda old fashioned when it comes to the question to whether to have a logo or no logo for your company. My answer…yes, get one, but don’t rush into the process and of course, have it professionally designed. The do-it-yourselfer logo, will ultimately cause inefficient use of your time, … 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 noticed … 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
