Most consumers have a preferred choice between competing brands: Apple and PC, Coca-Cola and Pepsi or Walmart and Target. Given the choice, you’ll always buy from one over the other. There will be exceptions of course. For example, when you’re in a town with a local grocery store chain like Wegmans, Safeway or Heinen’s, but… Read More
Branding
In a world of fast-paced digital content, sometimes it’s best to take the old-school route. Direct mail is a marketing strategy that involves sending a physical letter, package, postcard or brochure to prospects or current customers. Despite being a more traditional marketing option, direct mail pulls impressive results. The average open rate of direct mail… Read More
Rogue Spending
Abstract Do you know how much your organization spends on branded merchandise? You’re not alone if you don’t. “Branded merchandise” includes anything from company uniforms, giveaways, writing instruments, awards and any other logoed items you may have or use, which help to build your corporate brand’s awareness! Regardless of your company, you have at least:… Read More
Does Your Brand Suck?
I believe that many businesses have brands that suck. I mean, suck away opportunities for sales and profits! Let me explain. First, there are many companies out there with brand names that only indicate they sell printing or promotional products. Names like, City Printing Company or Peoria Promotional Products, LLC. These names suggest the company… Read More
Quick Tips for Effective Online Video
Video marketing has become such a powerful force in online marketing that it may be a good time to revisit your video marketing campaigns and determine if there are better ways to produce your videos and get better results. There’s a common misconception that video is hard to do or takes a lot of technical… Read More
For the Love of Swag: Non-Profits
Non-profits are like any other business in that they need to promote themselves, what they do and the services they offer. However, unlike traditional businesses, funds are usually limited or low so it is especially important to be selective about the promotional items you select. T-shirts help identify volunteers and increase your visibility in the community. Shirts… Read More
Does Branded Merchandise Work for Fund Raising?
Marketing professionals involved in the non-profit sector with a focus on fund raising are given many choices to increase brand awareness and responsiveness including print advertising, digital advertising, TV, radio, social media content and event sponsorships. This essay explores the effectiveness of promotional products and branded merchandise as an alternative advertising medium. Consider the following1:… Read More
Promotional Food Products Cook Up Tasty Sales
Promotional food products offer something for every taste, season and occasion, making them a nearly perfect marketing tool. In the realm of edibles, there is something for everyone – from salty to savory to sweet. So, next time you’re considering a promotional item strategy, consider offering sustenance to boost sales. Top Performing Promotional Food Products… Read More
Attention is the New Currency: Storytelling
This is part two of the two part blog post “Attention is the New Currency.” In the last post we explored how it is necessary to think differently to gain the attention of your audience. As promised, in this section I will be discussing the necessity of storytelling in advertising. According to Adweek, nine out… Read More
Organization Essentials: Branded Products That Cut the Clutter
It’s a New Year – the quintessential time to simplify and declutter our spaces for greater productivity and less stress. Helping clients and employees achieve these goals is easy given the wide array of organization promotional products available for the home or office that can not only help them cut the clutter but also keep… Read More
Attention is the New Currency: Think Differently
According to the American Marketing Association article, Why your Customer’s Attention is the Scarcest Resource in 2017, the average consumer is exposed to 10,000 brand messages a day, and that number is ever growing. The same article states that the average consumer switches screens up to 21 times an hour and has an attention span… Read More
What Story is Your Brand Telling?
Woody Guthrie’s song, This Land Is Your Land, plays as I watch vivid images of explorers trekking across the vast landscapes of America in a The North Face commercial. When watching this commercial, it’s obvious who The North Face’s audience is. If you guessed explorers, adventures, or travel-junkies, you are correct! Think about some of… Read More