What’s the big idea?
In marketing, the notion of “The Big Idea” is hardly original. It’s been around since the days of David Ogilvy and other pioneers of advertising and now has its own Wikepedia page, which tells us this:The Big Idea in marketing
DIY Marketing Strategy
Let’s begin this blog with a couple of pithy quotes from scholars you’ve probably never heard of: “A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.”-Lee Bolman “Creativity without strategy is called ‘art.’ Creativity with strategy is called ‘advertising.’”-Jef Richards Setting aside the skepticism
Does your marketing infrastructure support your advertising?
Once upon a time a potential client came to us for help with a television advertising campaign. When he finished explaining his vision for said campaign, we paused to pull up his website for a quick review. It wasn’t .
SEO and Digital Marketing – The Wizard Behind the Curtain
When digital marketing professionals talk about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) they often skim over the details. They talk about backend coding and plugins, add in some mumbo jumbo about citations, and present the information in a way that leaves customers
The Metrics Revelations
Imagine this scenario: you and a friend decide to go to a movie. You walk into the theater where 5 movies are playing. You and your friend know absolutely nothing about any of the movies that are at that theater. How do you
KPI, CAC, and Bingo was his name-o!
How to make meaningful marketing metrics On the bulletin board in our office kitchen—between the photo of my thirty-something self that some wit pinned up to point out that I once had hair and the poster that threatens employees with severe consequences if they fake
Do your brand assets support your brand promise?
A wise man once said that the clothes you wear can’t disguise the soul within. The same goes for your brand. Are you presenting your brand in the proper attire? Or are you dropping it off at the prom sporting
Social Media in Health Care, Part 5 | The HIPAA in the room
Engaging your brand in social media is kind of a no-brainer – unless you’re in the healthcare industry. In our experience, some health organizations have been hesitant to foray into social media due to confusion about what to discuss, how
Social Media in Health Care, Part 4 | Messaging Topics
Engaging your brand in social media is kind of a no-brainer – unless you’re in the healthcare industry. In our experience, some health organizations have been hesitant to foray into social media due to confusion about what to discuss, how
Social Media in Health Care, Part 3 | Goals & Message Basics
Engaging your brand in social media is kind of a no-brainer – unless you’re in the healthcare industry. In our experience, some health organizations have been hesitant to foray into social media due to confusion about what to discuss, how