I confess I was in two minds about whether to comment about the “50 Shades Of Grey” phenomenon… …but given the blanket media coverage this week ahead of the film’s release (conveniently timed for Valentine’s Day…a nice marketing touch) I decided it would be remiss of me not to make a few marketing-linked observations. Plus…it […]
December 2014 Is Here – Quick Review Of Holiday Promotion Ideas
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 October 2014
Time to look ahead at the month of October 2014 and the events, anniversaries and occasions that smart marketers can take advantage of and use as the basis and reason for an event-driven promotion. The stand out occasion, and one beloved of marketers, is of course “Halloween” on October 31. The origins of Halloween seem […]
Persuasion Lesson From “Game Of Thrones”
OK, I confess I’m a BIG fan of “Game Of Thrones”. Borderline obsessed. I’ve read all of the books. Watched every episode of the show and eagerly await each new installment. I pore over reviews and the excellent commentary on the fan site Westeros.org. Now, of course, it’s important as a writer to understand great […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar April 2014
Here’s our regular look ahead at the coming month, April 2014… …and the events, holidays and anniversaries that a smart marketer can use as the foundation for an event-driven campaign or marketing promotion. The two main events of general interest this month are… …”April Fool’s Day” on the first of the month… …and Easter (April […]