Almost every cold email or LinkedIn spam that I receive assumes I want to “scale my business.” There’s a notion that every entrepreneur’s dream and duty should be to “grow at scale.” What the heck is scale? Blind Ambition You hear about growth rates of triple, 5x, 10x, “add a zero” and the like. Sounds… Read More »
Small businesses are getting more educated about targeted display advertising opportunities out there and some are getting fine results by telling their whole story at a glance. I’ve been hearing from clients and other connections who’ve discovered the real power and cost-effectiveness of today’s sophisticated digital platforms. And I’ve also heard from countless small business… Read More »
Your business might be in Vermont, but your lowest hanging fruit might be in Washington DC or certain neighborhoods of New York City or perhaps even Miami. Local ad targeting can get your brand noticed and purchased in very specific places. Whom do you need to reach? Where do they live and what channels are… Read More »
Always remember that your logo is only a visible part of your brand. The brand’s essence and power are in the minds and hearts of your audience. Branding a new company or rebranding a legacy business is never a one and done exercise. Authentic branding is day to day, ongoing and progressive. Creating a brand… Read More »
Pick up the phone and get it done now. Or send an email and wait. Does sending an email put the ball in their court or does it expose your procrastination? Of course, it depends on the situation, and it’s important to prioritize our communications. The person asking this is a huge fan of email.… Read More »
If your business sells big ticket items or services, there’s a good chance that you have a salesperson, or several. These professionals need to have the skills to close new business, or they drain resources. If you want SEO to work for your sales-driven business, good closers are needed for the website-generated leads. The Advantage… Read More »
Your Brand Promise at Ground Level Does your brand promise too much? One of the most repeated rules of marketing is to sell the good result, not the product. Rather than extoll product features and service excellence, show and tell consumers how their life gets better as a result of a purchase. This idea can… Read More »
Retiring the Old The new media we discuss here isn’t as technologically new as you may be thinking. But there’s a new and growing trend toward an underused digital media resource. Ever feel a pang of guilt when realizing you’ve been glued to a screen for 20 minutes and gained nothing? That’s how I feel… Read More »
Who’s writing this, AI Chatbot or Yours Truly? First disclosure: This article is 100% human written. The illustration above is an AI-generated stock image. Second disclosure: Yours truly and his partners are starting to use AI tools in cases where it can help our clients and us. Given the right inputs, AI Chatbot tools save… Read More »
“Three weeks to flatten the curve.” This may start out sounding pessimistic and defeatist but please hang on for the hope… Trust in major institutions including news media has fallen to pitiful levels. Big tech has taken over and ruined the marketing experiences of consumers like me. How? By lying about our privacy and then… Read More »
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