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 […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar July 2014
Time for our regular look ahead…this time at the month of July 2014. Let’s take a look at the coming month at events, occasions, holidays and anniversaries that can form the basis for a marketing campaign or promotion. Two big themes or ideas. First, that we’re now in the second half of the year. As […]
GKIC London Chapter – Meeting 18 February 2104
The February 2014 meeting of the GKIC London Chapter was held yesterday at “The Anthologist” in Central London. Another full house was treated to an afternoon of great marketing information and tips along with the opportunity to meet and chat with like-minded business owners and marketers. The afternoon kicked off with host David White giving […]
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”. […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar July 2013
Let’s take a look at the coming month at events, occasions, holidays and anniversaries that can form the basis for a marketing calendar in July 2013. Two big themes or ideas. First, that we’re now in the second half of the year. As with any milestones like this, it’s an opportunity to give people a […]