Since marketing is changing so quickly, how do you create a brand that keeps up with the times? One that will allow you to rides the waves of change in marketing trends while helping you become the clear market leader. I recommend a single strategy that has allowed many of…
Between social media, reality television, lower cost video and distribution systems, we have seen the rise of many celebrity business leaders. All you have to do is go to YouTube to uncover tens of thousands of entrepreneurs selling their goods and services. But does it work? In a word, yes,…
I recently got a copy of the book Screw Business as Usual by Sir Richard Branson for my birthday. It had an insidious effect on me. Have you ever read one of those books that made you stop and question everything you’ve been doing? Made you think, “You know, he’s…
The single biggest change in marketing of our lifetime may be the answer to this question, “Who is your customer?” If you wonder why most organizations fail, it’s because they have not answered this critical question for their organization. It seems so obvious, but the answer may surprise you. In…
When E. F. Hutton Speaks, People Listen. Do you remember that commercial? Everyone stopped what they were doing to listen. That’s what happens when people tell stories or share something that relates to others, we all listen a little more intently, we lean in a little closer. When you’re reading something…
The year 2012 is slipping by. Before it goes much further it’s time to do a recap to see how we did on developing new partnerships. I’ve spent the past 6 months working with a number of leading nonprofits across the Midwest helping them on their special projects. What I…
Thus starts the mystery of the mobile app featuring Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and A Game of Shadows. Last week we talked about the mobile revolution and I shared several startling facts about how mobile is going to change the way we do business and the way we experience the…
How do you connect with your best stakeholders? I recently attended an IEG Conference on sponsorships. Wendy Clark , Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing for Coca-Cola, spoke about the primacy of networked consumers and the power of partnerships to reach them. Her keynote blew me away. I wanted to…
I’m working with one of my favorite clients this week. We’re trying to decide the best way to engage his members. We did some brainstorming and came up with several ideas that should help involve his members during the spring sports season. With graduation, sports championships, and prom in the…
There are seven secrets, or principles, of sales success. They are practiced by all the highest paid salespeople every day. The regular application of these principles is virtually guaranteed to move you to the top of your field. Secret number one: Get serious! Make a decision to go all the…