I confess I was in two minds about whether to comment about the “50 Shades Of Grey” phenomenon… …but given the blanket media coverage this week ahead of the film’s release (conveniently timed for Valentine’s Day…a nice marketing touch) I decided it would be remiss of me not to make a few marketing-linked observations. Plus…it […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar February 2015
Let’s take a look at the coming month of February 2015 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 major […]
Planning Your Marketing And Personal Success In 2015
With the approach of the New Year of 2015… …this is a customary time (during the quiet days between Christmas and New Year, even into early January) to plan and prepare for marketing success in the year ahead. Here are some pieces you might find thought-provoking and useful. First up… …I’ve said this many times […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar October 2014
Time to look ahead at the month of October 2014 and the events, anniversaries and occasions that smart marketers can take advantage of and use as the basis and reason for an event-driven promotion. The stand out occasion, and one beloved of marketers, is of course “Halloween” on October 31. The origins of Halloween seem […]
Looking Ahead – Marketing Calendar September 2014
Welcome to the regular “Looking Ahead” feature where we consider the coming month, September 2014… …and the events, occasions, anniversaries and holidays that smart direct response marketers can use as the foundation for event-driven marketing promotions. After the lull of the last month or so… …it’s a time of a change of seasons. It’s Autumn […]