Looking back over the past 12 months, here is a selection of books that practitioners of direct response marketing and advertising will find of interest and value. In the “No B.S.” range from Dan Kennedy came this offering… No B.S. Guide to Maximum Referrals and Customer Retention: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Plan to Securing […]
Chinese New Year 2015…Marketing Sheep And Goats
We’re at the start of the Lunar (Chinese) New Year (19 February is the first day of the new year). The “Year Of The Horse” has just ended… …but in the West there’s some confusion over what this New Year should be called. Some say it’s the “Year Of The Sheep”. Others, “The Year Of […]
December 2014 Is Here – Quick Review Of Holiday Promotion Ideas
A seasonal cartoon from the great marketoonist Tom Fishburne to kick off the post with a smile and a reminder of some of the perils of seasonal promotions. Use discounting wisely and strategically. It’s always better to add value in a promotion rather than simply cut price. December is here, the Advent Season has arrived… …and […]
December 2012 Is Here – Marketing Promotions In Full Swing!
It’s December 1st…I can’t believe the last month of 2012 is upon us! The Advent season starts tomorrow (December 2 this year, “officially” it’s the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day). You’re probably familiar with the traditional “Advent Calendars” where a new window is opened every day to reveal a Christmas-related item. You could easily adapt […]