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...

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...

1. Craig's List
   Create a Craigslist account for your business and post something there several times a week under a variety of categories. Always include an eye-catching graphic, exciting headline and link to your website.

2. MeetUp
   At the very least, create a MeetUp profile for your business. Include your logo and business-related photos. Write an interesting company bio. Include links to your favorite sites (including your own), and join groups whose interests are aligned with your own. Consider se...