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Surfing Lesson 3 of 3: Stay In The Pocket
So, here’s my last marketing surfing lesson for you. It’s about “staying in the pocket.” The pocket is the part of the wave right in front of where its breaking (“the curl” as you may have heard it called). It’s the steepest, fastest part of the wave. Good surfers learn to use this part of [...]
Marketing Your Weakness to Build Strength
We all know about how a poor reputation impacts sales. With the nature of consumers and the technology accessible today, no business can ignore their strengths or weaknesses. I heard a really good advertisement on the radio that made a great example of how a brand can overcome their reputation in a tactful and relevant [...]
FTC Drops the Banhammer on Undisclosed Reviews
The FTC has been relatively busy and dialed into the needs of consumers and has issued pretty strong mandates this year. Not long ago, the FTC prohibited sales-oriented robocalls and now, they require bloggers to disclose their relationships with companies they endorse. There’s many concerns in among the marketing industry in the blogosphere from both [...]
Clever Marketing Campaign from McDonald’s
Not sure if this campaign from McDonald’s has reached you, but this recent marketing campaign from the double-arch giant is a great one to instill customer loyalty and attract new customers. In Arizona, they have a timely promotion for a $1 Large soft drink, no strings attached. It’s a great marketing tactic that even everyday [...]
13 Ways to Segment, Slice and Target Your List
Every seasoned marketer knows that it’s not how many people are on a list, it’s how well people respond. To keep the shine in your marketing to impress customers and prospects, I’ve compiled thirteen ways on how entrepreneurs can segment and ultimately target your subscribers so they receive relevant communications from you.
It’s more important than [...]
Recession: The Land of Opportunity
I’m starting to get tired of people whining about the economy — don’t get me wrong – I’m super empathetic with people whose lives have been devastated by what’s going on. In fact, in 2001 I also experienced a layoff during the dot-bomb era. In fact, I was laid off on my birthday, one month [...]
Poll: How Do You Advertise Your Small Business?
I’m sure many of you probably know that we help entrepreneurs automate their businesses; but I’d like to get your feedback on how you spend your hard-earned dollars. Take this quick poll and tell us how you market your small business? We’ll review your feedback and get some killer tips to optimize your spending on [...]
