The Cost of Not Talking Money
The vibe is good. But something in the numbers keeps slipping through the cracks. Why?
Brand Ads: Brilliant Long Game or Bottom-Line Killer?
Do brand ads actually work, or are they just smoke, mirrors, and Madison Avenue charm?
Radio Ads Cost How Much?!
In many cities, spending a dollar reaches somebody with 60-second ads three times a week for a full 52 weeks.
Marketing’s Focus Group Trap
Why the "smartest" person in the room is ruining your marketing.
Why Your Brand Can’t Afford to Forget What AI Will Never Hold
Are we building for speed, or are we building for staying power?
The Metric Trap Sabotaging Your Marketing
Offline advertising is perhaps 10 times more effective than you think, and digital is about a third.
Bold Consistency
Both bird feeders and ad campaigns will typically fail to attract their intended targets for similar reasons.
The Marketing Trap Every Small Business Falls For
A recent report describes the “damage, not deliverance” that results from over-reliance on digital advertising.
Social Media: Focus On People With A Command To Watch
What is it that physiologically strikes people that stops their thumb from scrolling?
Customers never bond with facts
When they realize your brand's story is a part of their story, they’ll follow you to the ends of the earth.
Want your ads to get noticed? Deny a common truth.
When something violates our expectations, the hippocampus prioritizes that information.
Unique Selling Propositions
The problem with most marketing consultants is they try to make their client’s product seem unique.
Play angle of approach for fun and profit
Angle of approach lets you transform a rolling piece of scrap into a dream car.
How Did You Hear About Us?
Asking is selfish and goes nowhere. And don't ever make your problem the customer's problem, ever.
Digital Advertising: The Magic Money-Burning Machine?
How do you ensure that your digital advertising performs like an investment rather than an expense?