Three steps to advertising clarity
Instead of starting with the meat of a marketing strategy, businesses jump to the “dessert” of media selection.
“Google is God”
Just because you need Google to succeed doesn't mean it alone can put you in a leadership position.
“Oh, But My Company is Different.”
Real matters. Only a fool looks at another company’s ad and says, "We should do that."
Emotion in Advertising Equals Dollars in Business
6 marketing pros on 2 continents explain the financial benefits with proven outcomes rooted in human psychology.
SEO Is A Scam – What You Need to Know in 2025
Our first request is a list of SEO changes made over the past 3 - 6 months. 9 times out of 10, no changes were made.
Targeting is the “Only Way” to Advertise
Is mass media a farce? Maybe. Or is there another way to get the right people to do what we hope them to do?
Advertising Doesn’t Affect Me “I am immune to it”
90% of advertising is rubbish and most ads don't work because the writing and the distribution are wrong.
PROOF That Direct Mail ACTUALLY Works!
It has been attributed to $2 billion of subscription sales, this letter. It was unbeaten for 28 years.
Are Marketing and Advertising the Same Thing?
The difference between the two isn't just academic, it affects how you'll budget and lead.
Is Traditional Media Dead? Insights on TV, Radio, & Digital Marketing
Are TV, radio, and billboards still worth the investment?
Sowing & reaping: 5 lessons farmers can teach you about advertising
Farmers don’t drop seeds today and show up tomorrow expecting a harvest.
How many customers do you gift away?
Forget gifts or incentives. Instead, focus on rewards for loyal customers.
Five marketing mistakes you can’t afford
It’s not big things that lose customers; they’re too obvious. Your prospects see things you don’t.
How will you (actually) measure success?
Tracking the wrong things in marketing doesn’t mean you can fix anything. But it sure feels good.
6 ways to supercharge personal endorsement ads
Two categories: live reads and true personal endorsements. One is much more effective.