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
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
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
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
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
In Parts one and two of this series, I addressed some important questions about creating or updating your online marketing efforts. The last question you should ask yourself before implementing a new or improved feature of your online marketing or website strategy is “Is this feature or anything associated with … read more
In the first part of this series, I talked in depth about usability and putting your customers first when thinking about your online marketing efforts. In Part 2, I’ll explain the second question you should ask yourself – “Is the time needed to develop, implement and maintain the feature justifiable?”
There … read more
Several months ago, Luke posted an article titled, “Is This Possible?” talking about the limitless capabilities of the Internet. I’d like to take this idea one step further. The real question isn’t “Can we do this?” but “Should we do this?
When it comes to website design and function, there are … read more
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
