Wonderful cartoon from “marketoonist” Tom Fishburne to kick off 2012… “Product proliferation” or “line extension” is one of the biggest mistakes made in the conventional marketing arena… …and there are useful lessons for direct response marketers. Line extension sounds such as sensible and logical strategy. The justification is usually along the lines… 1. It’s a […]
Brand Stretching…Is It Ever Smart?
Great cartoon on one of the greatest perils facing marketers… Why is brand stretching and the related tactic of line extension so dangerous? Well, basically it comes down to positioning. A brand can only occupy ONE space in the mind of the consumer. McDonalds means “hamburgers”… …it can’t mean “pizza” as well (although, of course, […]
Is This Going To Be A Marketing Disaster?
After that recent post highlighting the good marketing of Haigh’s Chocolates… …I guess it was inevitable that I’d come across what looks to be some very poorly conceived marketing. As I was perusing a recent copy of “Men’s Health” what should I come across but an advertisement from the fashion chain Witchery with this remarkable […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar May 2009
It’s that time of the month again where we take a look at coming events in May that can provide the focus for a promotion or marketing campaign to give your business a cash boost. Before I get to that…