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3
Sep
09

5ives: Shoestring Marketing

By jason

Frankly, I’m getting tired of everyone talking about the recession. Times are tough. Money is tight. Whining about the current situation won’t help your business. Take matters into your own hands and work to improve your business. The best way to generate sales is through marketing. The key to successful … read more



3
Sep
09

Marketing Tactics on a Shoestring Budget

Absolute Marketing Group has served more than 325 clients in the last 40 months. Regardless of industry, there has always been one constant – a tight budget. Effective marketing doesn’t require large budgets. All too often clients feel they can’t compete because they do not have $100,000 per year to … read more



3
Sep
09

We’re Advertising What? Part 2 of 3

By jason

Sometimes the fault of marketing lands on the inventors. For proof, just look at the first installment of this three-part series. I’m still appalled that no one raised an eyebrow at that. The fact there hasn’t been a backlash in the black community is puzzling and a little disturbing. Where’s … read more



12
Aug
09

Client Night Out

By jason

Absolute Marketing Group would like to thank everyone who attended our Client Night Out on August 3. It was good turn out and everyone seemed to have a great time. For those of you who were unable to attend, here is what you missed.

Gyros.”Beverages”. More gyros. Rain. Sun. … read more



3
Aug
09

We’re Advertising What? Part 1 of 3

By jason

At any job, there are good days and bad days. At Absolute Marketing Group, the vast majority of my days are awesome. I mean awesome as in I’m full of awe. I’m constantly blown away by the array of industries we serve, the media we deliver and the willingness of … read more



1
Jul
09

Highway Treasure Hunt!

By jason

Adam, the highway cleanup man

For some, adopting a highway is good, wholesome community service. To Absolute Marketing Group, cleaning ditches is panning for gold. And what goodies did we find between mile markers 3 and 5?

part of a car

a duck (alive and angry)

a beat-up traffic cone

an oar

three life jackets

siding, … read more



1
Jul
09

5ives: Turn Your Office Into A Think Tank For Under $30

By jason

Spreadsheets are a great way to organize passwords. Empty boxes are a great way to archive. So how do you create an inspired environment without costly aroma therapy or ski ball? I love being cheap when it comes to office decorum, but that’s because I enjoy the finer things in … read more



27
May
09

Twitter Marketing 101

By brian

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



26
May
09

Absolute Marketing Group featured in Invest in Your Valley spot on Fargo KVLY TV

Our best-dressed addresses the community in this PSA for local commerce. Invest In Your Valley is a series of :15 television spot from successful businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead community. The mission of the commercial series is to demonstrate the economic fortitude of the Red River Valley. Absolute Marketing Group is … read more



26
May
09

Absolute Featured in Forum and INFORUM

Absolute Marketing Group recently graced the pages of the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead in a feature business article. The story covers our purpose, infancy and rise in success. Read the entire article here.

UPDATE: In case you don’t have a Forum subscription, you can read the article below.

Agency offers full-service marketing
Absolute puts … read more



22
May
09

5ives: How Fargo Got To Twitter

By jason

Having lived in Fargo for all but six months of my life, I can comfortably say I’ve been around the block once or twice. For those of you outside the area, I should make it known that “been around the block” is just a figure of speech. Fargo has more … read more



22
May
09

A Writer’s Portfolio: A Book Without Copy

By jason

Dear Minnesota State University Moorhead Mass Communications Professors:

Please refrain from blacklisting me. You taught me admirably and prepared me for my quest into this treacherous industry. Though I proudly rave about your wisdom and methods, I must recant on an edict you so feverishly drove into me.

Print copy is dead. … read more



27
Mar
09

5ives: Benefits of Creative Direction

By jason

I always used to think it was odd that one-man shows had directors, especially when the performers wrote the show themselves. Then one night during a stand-up routine, I bombed, bad. It was an audience mutiny. Luckily, I had a strong mentor at the show, and after removing my … read more



23
Mar
09

Creativity in a Conservative Economy

By mark

I’m a Creative Director, but what does that mean? Well, it means that I attempt, and most of the time succeed, to find a creative and effective solution to advertise and/or market a product or company.

This job is new to me. I’ve been a graphic designer most of my professional … read more



20
Mar
09

The New Absolute Website Design

Behold… a screenshot.

That’s our new site, live and ready for action. After expanding our business to the point where we needed a new office, we caught a bit of the renovation bug. The next thing you know, our office, promotional materials and even our website got a huge makeover. … read more



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