A seasonal cartoon from the great marketoonist Tom Fishburne to kick off the post with a smile and a reminder of some of the perils of seasonal promotions. Use discounting wisely and strategically. It’s always better to add value in a promotion rather than simply cut price. December is here, the Advent Season has arrived… …and […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar August 2014
Welcome to this month’s “Looking Ahead” feature. Here we’ll review events, occasions, holidays and anniversaries that you can use in an event-driven marketing promotion or campaign in August 2014. The calendar is pretty threadbare this month when it comes to major holidays. In the northern hemisphere it’s the dog days of summer. In the south […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar June 2013
With June is approaching… …we’re almost halfway through the year 2013! That in itself can be used as the basis for a marketing promotion… …along with the other holidays and events that fall in the coming month. If you’re in the northern hemisphere… …the broad theme can be thought of as “Summer”. The Summer Solstice […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar February 2013
It’s that time of the month again to look forward at next month (February 2013) and review the various holidays, events and anniversaries that smart marketers can use as the basis for a promotion or campaign. As an aside, seems it’s never too early to get started on your preparation. I was aghast to see […]