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Consumers Positioned to Rule in 2017: Marketing to consumers is vital
From advertisers’ perspective, capitalizing on Facebook might seem easy, but sound marketing plan still necessary
2017 is designated as the year of the consumer. Marketing to consumers is more important than ever. Go back a few decades and manufacturers ruled the roost.
When Brian Williams lies, you pay the price
There is a story behind the story in the Brian Williams false-reporting scandal. Crisis PR has played a role. NBC's credibility and the viability of the news anchor's return after a six-month suspension is the main story we're all seeing and hearing.
View Web PageCSE Federal Credit Union Puts the "Local" in Banking
Stark County credit union employs nearly 130 people at four locations, issued $110 million in local loans in 2018 and is evolving with ever-changing member needs. Inside its branches, in promotional materials, on social media channels and throughout our community, CSE Federal Credit Union pushes the message, “Bank Local.
View Web PageHow are positionists leveraging AI in marketing?
AI is no longer a buzzword. It’s reality. Though the technology has existed for decades, it’s finally reached its peak momentum in terms of our awareness.
View Web PageSize Doesn't Matter! Marketing Focus Does.
Marketing is the distinguishing, unique function of business. To those of you in leadership positions: The foundation of effective leadership is thinking through the organization's difference, defining it and establishing it, clearly and visibly. You have to have a well differentiated brand to survive today.
View Web PageBuilding Durable Competitive Advantage
Warren Buffet, the “Oracle of Omaha” and arguably one of the greatest investors of all time, is a man whose perspective is widely respected across a variety of business disciplines. His yardstick for selecting companies in which he might invest also measures up in the brand-building world.
View Web PagePR and Digital Marketing: PR’s storytelling heritage helps boost brands’ online traction
A few short years ago, not many would have connected public relations folks with the digital revolution. But a funny thing happened along the way. PR and digital marketing got hitched. In the late 1990s, the so-called digital revolution gained a toehold as web development boomed.
View Web PageCrunch numbers to calculate advertising investment
An investment in advertising is key to driving sales and growing the organization, but despite its importance, an advertising budget is a difficult decision for many companies. Jef Richards, professor and chair of the Department of Advertising at Michigan State University makes a compelling argument: “Advertising is totally unnecessary.
View Web PageUsing a Positioning Map to Identify Brand Perception: Part 2
In the first part of the positioning map discussion, I explained how a positioning map is a useful tool to identify brand perception. In this piece, I will explain how to create one and use it in your planning.
View Web PageIt's the Brands, Stupid.
It appears Sears shoppers can be members. Eddie Lampert, Sears Holdings' chairman and CEO, told us so in a letter attached to the company's recent results. The letter says his membership program is "continuing to gain traction with our members as members engage in all aspects of our program.
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