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Find your business’ marketing Holy Grail
In the Christian tradition, the vessel Jesus and his disciples used to drink wine at the Last Supper is called the Holy Grail. Through the centuries, the Holy Grail has come to be known as something very special and highly sought for its miraculous powers.
View Web PageCompany Focus: Know your ‘why’ to focus on ‘where’ and ‘how’
In last week’s column, we discussed the importance of finding your “why” — the reason your company does what it does beyond making money. It’s wrapped around a higher purpose. The why is considered immutable. The answer, we learned, comes from the customer’s perspective.
View Web PageThink like a start-up when developing your company mission
Early and often over the history of this column our counsel has been about the importance of strategy in marketing our products and services and in the company mission. We say it often because it is so critical. It cannot be overstated.
View Web PageBig Brand News! Pepsi No Longer #2; Dr. Pepper Rises
If you’re familiar with the term “Cola Wars,” you’re young enough to know that it has always been and was always supposed to be: Coke v. Pepsi. The Taste Test. New Coke. Mean Joe Greene. Michael Jackson. The Polar Bears. Tina Turner. The Super Bowl Half-Time Show.
View Web PagePhilly Dilly: Eagles Fly. Ads Flop.
Super Bowl advertisers are known for using Trojan horse strategy to slip their ad messages inside our gated minds. The strategy relies on creating commercials so entertaining and popular, culturally or socially relevant, silly or sentimental that viewers actually want to pay attention.
View Web PageSuper Bowl Advertising Effectiveness: winners and losers
Silly and sentimental. Advertisers play it safe this year.
According to Nielsen, 51 percent of viewers prefer watching the Super Bowl commercials to watching the big game itself.
Super Bowl advertisers are known for using Trojan horse strategy to slip their ad messages inside our gated minds.
Listening to customers improves understanding
Jack Welch, longtime CEO of General Electric, was known for his wise counsel on all manner of business matters. One of his famous quotes really hits home for companies as they come to terms with the importance of their relationships with customers.
View Web PageNiche Differentiation Strategy: Mine riches in niches
Charlie Munger knows a bit about making money. Charlie, 94, is worth close to $2 billion. He is the very longtime partner of Warren Buffett, 87. Together they run Berkshire Hathaway. Both still go to work every day. Munger said, “The No.
View Web PageBig Data and Business: 2018 is the year of the algorithm
Making predictions is risky business, but putting our heads in the sand might be even riskier. As we begin another year, it is customary to look ahead and make decisions about where things are going. To that end, it would pay to heed the advice of J.
View Web PageHas Dr. Frankenstein Become a Celebrity Chef?
The sometimes-scary story of strange food brand collabs.
Sit down, relax, and join me in sharing food and drink that combines some flavors you would never have thought of (or asked for).