2014 sees two significant anniversaries for McDonald’s. First up, it’s the 40th anniversary of the opening of the first store in the UK as I noticed when I happened to pop in to my local Mickey D’s for a quick breakfast. Now, I’m not a particularly regular patron at the Golden Arches but I’ve got […]
So, Have Tesco Made A Marketing Mistake?
I’ve mentioned before my somewhat unfashionable admiration for the supermarket giant Tesco… …and lately they do seem to have slipped a little. From the US debacle of “Fresh and Easy”… …to lagging sales and profits. There are some serious concerns that they have ended up in the worst of all business positions…”stuck in the middle”. […]
Are You Guilty Of Any Of These Marketing Sins?
No apologies for posting another great marketing cartoon from Tom Fishburne… Read the original post at… “7 deadly sins of marketing” …for the inspiration behind the cartoon and an interesting case study about a small and spunky fashion company called Betabrand. My list of 7 marketing mistakes that I tend to see in the cases […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar January 2011
Christmas is fast approaching, along with the end of the year of course. What the hell happened to 2010?!? Not too late to launch your own Christmas or New Year promotion. With “New Year’s Resolutions” and plans for 2010 on people’s minds right now, it’s a great time to promote health, personal development and pretty […]