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Day in and day out I am looking at how professionals and small business owners interact online.  Most of the people I have discussed this with think they are doing a ‘pretty good’ job of managing their social media presence.  Some even think they are doing a much better job at it than their competition.  But the vast majority still insists that they get little to no measurable results from their efforts.

Yet, media sources and marketing experts tell us that a strong internet presence i...

Mastering the Subliminal Ad

As with many other endeavors, in the world of marketing there is more than one way to skin the proverbial cat.  All too often, small businesses and professional practitioners focus too much on the direct message, the in-your-face advertisement.

Postcards, social media posts and follow-up letters frequently include a blatant ‘buy now’ message and little else of value.  Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for call to action messages in your marketin...

Font memories and a brand new you

It never ceases to amaze me how many professionals [doctors, lawyers, accountants, etc.] have totally neglected the concept of personal/professional branding.  Believe it or not, there is a multitude of ways to create an indelible image of your professional practice without compromising your integrity. In fact, building a brand image for your practice can result in increased business and professional recognition.

Let’s start with the font you choose to re...

Choosing the right promotional items to fulfill your marketing needs can be a daunting task.  There are literally millions of options in the marketplace.  Some of today’s most popular giveaways are koozies, pens and travel mugs.  If you’re going to use these products to reach your audience, make sure they are distinctive and memorable. 

Consider these suggestions before embarking on your next mission:

• Identify your target.  The more you know about the audience you are trying to rea...

GUERRILLAS IN THE MIDST

ENDANGERED SPECIES

Small business owners who haven’t familiarized themselves with 21^st century technology are quickly moving toward extinction.  While they spend all their profits running exorbitantly expensive advertisements in multiple media [print, radio, cable], their more creative competitors are gaining fame and fortune using the much more effective [and fun] tactics espoused by such advertising giants as Coca-Cola, Nike, Yahoo!, Adidas, Subaru, Google, Ch...