As a midsized business you probably have some kind of mobile support as part of your marketing mix. So what? People’s primary method of interacting with technology is now becoming a mobile device. This is how they stay in touch with family and friends, catch up on the news, or find a great place to […]
February 2, 2013
Often companies “roll out the new re-branding” to employees. and the marketing team then quickly puts a check mark in the done box and they're on to the next. Often brand managers focus only on the communications deliverables and not the holistic reality of creating passionate brand ambassadors from within the company.
November 20, 2012
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Customer engagement suffers as a buzz word and is tossed around more quickly than dressing on a salad. Also, it is rare to hear examples of how it is implemented in tangible ways. Which is why the idea that packaging can be an opportunity for a brand conversation is even more unexpected. After eating a […]
November 12, 2012
I’ve spent the past 25+ years working with world-class brands like Virgin, Pantene, Heinz, Intel, TDAmeritrade and Orbitz. And I’ve learned some invaluable lessons from these “big boys”, that I believe are critical drivers of profit and growth for businesses of any size, in any category. Click to Tweet ★ 2 Invaluable Lessons I […]
August 27, 2012
With the growth of Instagram and Pinterest being adopted by so many major brands, the art of visually storytelling is one more skill the adroit marketer must have as a part of her skill set to stay relevant. So, here are three things you should know to start developing a visual strategy for your company. […]
August 23, 2012
You can’t really create a brand. That is, create a bunch of communications deliverables and design assets, roll them out to the rank and file, explain to everyone at the company what the company’s new brand is now, and expect employees to internalize that brand. It just doesn’t work. Click to Tweet: ★ Going Deeper – […]
May 14, 2012
There is nothing marketing people love more than unveiling, with great fanfare, the company’s latest re-branding effort. Usually to the eye rolls of other department heads who suspect that marketing is over budgeted and has too much time on its hands. Continually evolving and refining a brand is vital to keeping a strong growing image […]
May 7, 2012
What Is Nolan Bushnell’s Favorite Game? The legendary Silicon Valley communications firm Eastwick held a private viewing of the film “Something Ventured”. This outstanding documentary takes a look at the real people who funded innovation there since the 50s. Click to Tweet This Post ★ What is the Godfather of Electronic Gaming’s Favorite Game? ★ At […]
April 30, 2012
A very common concern for midsize businesses as they get deeper into social media and other community building programs is negative comments. What if people say: “You guys suck!” “Your product is sh*t.” #your_name_here_fail. Unhappy customers, competitors, and lurking trolls lie in wait to trash your good name and destroy your hard earned reputation. Well, […]
April 25, 2012
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The question for most midsize businesses when developing content for marketing is what topics should they use. Now, let me suggest that content marketing is about framing the conversation by making a valid argument and using evidence. The topics must come directly from your users’ inquiries. If you don’t know what problems customers are trying […]

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