May 2014 is approaching… …so time for smart marketers to plan ahead and look at some of the holidays, events and anniversaries in the month that can be used as part of an “event driven marketing” strategy. The two standout occasions are… …firstly “May Day” (May 1, of course)… …and then in most places apart […]
GKIC London Chapter – Meeting 19 November 2013
A quick note on yesterday’s (19 November 2013) meeting of the GKIC London Chapter. Ably hosted by David White as usual, another afternoon of great marketing information, updates and simply the opportunity to chat and swap ideas with like-minded marketers. David kicked off the afternoon with a tremendous presentation on creating your own info product, […]
Perils Of Product Proliferation In Marketing
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 […]
Turning Marketing Trash Into Cash
Guest post from my good mate Pete Godfrey… …with some killer marketing tips on making the most of those old leads you might have hanging around. One tip of my own, from painful marketing experience, is that if you haven’t contacted these old leads for while… ..warm them up with a little relationship building, ideally […]
Copywriting And Emotional Triggers
As a copywriter or marketer, you’ll be aware that much of the power of a sales letter comes from hitting the “emotional hot buttons” of the prospective customer. People buy primarily for emotional reasons, but may use logic to justify their decisions. Now, these “emotional hot buttons” or “triggers” aren’t just important in the sales […]