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 […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar February 2014
Time to take a look at the coming month of February 2014 for the various holidays, events and anniversaries that smart marketers can use as the basis for a promotion or campaign. And although we’re looking just one month ahead at February, it’s never too early to get started on your preparation for months and […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar 2014
One of the highest payoff activities in marketing is to prepare a marketing calendar. And it’s never too early to map out a calendar for the coming year 2014! As well as this article to give you ideas… …here’s a great post from copywriter Ray Edwards… “How To Create A One-Page Marketing Plan”. It’s taken […]
Event-Driven Marketing In 2013 – Update
Following on from the earlier post… “Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar 2013” …I’m prompted to make this update by an anniversary that falls today. 150 years ago in 1863 on January 9, the London Underground railway opened for business. It was a modest beginning. The initial line (the Metropolitan) ran from Paddington Station to Farringdon […]