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 … [Continue reading]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar May 2010
Time for this month's look ahead at events in May that could provide an opportunity for a marketing promotion. After April where there was a lot going on... ...May is quieter. Of course, there's "May Day" on May 1... … [Continue reading]
One Easter Marketing Success Story…
"Happy Easter" to everyone! I always like to highlight marketing successes when I can. I know a lot of my observations and comments on this blog are about marketing blunders... ...and that's because we can often learn more from mistakes than when … [Continue reading]
Did This Positioning Blunder Cost Ford Over $6.5 Billion?
See that Ford has finally sold Volvo... "Ford Sells Volvo To Chinese Car Maker Geely For $1.8bn" Reported sale price is US$ 1.8 billion, but after Ford has to tip in money to the Volvo pension fund and cover other liabilities, they're basically … [Continue reading]
Major Benefit Of A Good USP…
...that can boost your margins and bottom line and could easily make the difference between success and failure. Competing on price alone is a mugs game in most cases. (In fact, my mate Pete Godfrey would probably describe it as "Evil"!) OK, there … [Continue reading]