The Island of California and the power of public persuasion
The mythical Island of California presents a great example of the power of public persuasion. Even without solid evidence, it became an accepted truth that took nearly a century to correct.
15 ways your website could be hurting your business … and what you can do about it
Even if you’ve been able to put a check mark next to that spanking-new website on your marketing to-do list, get out your eraser. Your work has only just begun. A successful website is never once-and-done.
If you’re not a risk-taker, you’re likely working for someone who is.
Ever get the sense that your competitors have a leg up on you? Maybe a secret to their success? Why is that? Are they smarter than you? Or are they just bolder?
Five messages to avoid in your marketing
Common clichés, tired sales pitches, and unrealistic claims no longer work. In fact, they’ll likely be viewed as disingenuous and undermine your marketing efforts. Here, we’ve outlined five ineffective marketing messages and what you can do to avoid using them.
15 marketing reality checks (Don’t let #9 hurt your feelings.)
We’ve collected a number of the more salient points from our blog and are presenting them as a marketing reality check list. A good number of these apply to new or small businesses. But you’ll also find that some of the largest corporations in the world make many of the same missteps.
Wrestle that marketing axe away from your CFO
When businesses slow down, CFOs begin to get nervous. If they decide to tighten their belt, marketing budgets are usually the first to get cut. This is often a shortsighted and reactionary move. If marketing is the fuel for your sales team, the last thing you want to do is suck all of the oxygen out of the room.