How Do I Reduce Churn and Keep Customers Longer?
Every relationship is always doing one of two things: getting deeper or slowly fading.
When Sex Appeal doesn’t sell…
Charlie was the bestselling perfume on the planet until it traded 1970s empowerment for a more traditional appeal.
The “Hail Mary” Trap: Why One Great Ad Won’t Save Your Brand
There's no "killer bell" that would have conditioned Pavlov's dog in a single ring.
The Secrets To BUILDING Trust In Marketing
True trust is only garnered over time. But you can also affect superficial assumptions.
Have You Fallen Prey to The Committee?
You developed a Good Idea. They said, “Let’s make it stronger. Build consensus.”
How Do I Decide if a New Media Channel Is Worth Pursuing?
Many run in circles as they chase what looks active and abandon what looks slow.
The Habit Loop of Advertising & Unforgettable Brands
Predictability kills advertising, but consistency is its lifeblood.
I Was Fired for Not Being a Digital Weasel
"Yes, but at what cost?" That's the question most businesses forget to ask when they just chase volume.
Don’t Be an Egg-Laying-Woolly-Dairy-Pig
You instinctively know what that phrase means. Trying to please everyone satisfies no one.
The Trick to getting the MOST Bang For Your Ad Budget
Most people hold the same biases and assumptions for media ROI.
Why Your Paid Advertising Isnt Working And How To Fix It
Google is for harvest time. You need seed time.
How do I Make My Marketing More Effective?
You might not need to spend more money. First, evaluate what you are doing and why.
Unicorns Are Real
Every business owner believes they are a unicorn. Most are just horses, indistinguishable from the herd.
Is It Better to Specialize or Expand When Revenue Feels Flat?
Will your expanded offerings reinforce what you’re known for, or confuse it?
The Art & Science of Copywriting. Move Hearts AND Minds.
Creative products are always shiny and new. The creative process is ancient and unchanging.