Internet marketer (and also outstanding copywriter, although that is less well known) Frank Kern is a somewhat controversial figure. He attracts widespread praise... ...but also some pretty vicious criticism and brickbats. Over the years I've … [Continue reading]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar October 2010
Gee, we're almost in the final quarter of the year...it will soon be Christmas! So, there's no room for complacency in your marketing. Here's my regular look ahead at upcoming events in October that could be used to organise a promotion. In … [Continue reading]
Marketing Experiment With Ray Edwards
Is it a smart marketing strategy to give away good content with no strings attached...not even asking for a simple email? Ace copywriter and marketer Ray Edwards is running an experiment to find out. Over at his blog he's giving away a mind map of … [Continue reading]
Marketing History – 100 Years Of Heinz Tomato Soup…
...in the UK, anyway. Yes folks, on 1 September 1910, Heinz tomato soup went on sale in the UK for the first time at the very upmarket Fortnum & Mason. (As an aside, interesting how many items that are today staples, started out as "luxury" … [Continue reading]
Copywriting With An ‘S’ Or A ‘Z’?
...or how is a copywriter to handle "American" English, "British" English... ...and even "Australian" English?!? Had an email from a client recently with a query over the correct spelling of a particular word... ...is it with an "s" or a … [Continue reading]