This latest Tom Fishburne cartoon brought a smile to my face… …and an instant identification with the main character! Perhaps I don’t quite need a separate bag for my “loyalty” cards but there are enough of them. Which begs the question, of course, how effective are these cards really? When every retailer has a similar […]
Perils Of Product Proliferation In Marketing
Wonderful cartoon from “marketoonist” Tom Fishburne to kick off 2012… “Product proliferation” or “line extension” is one of the biggest mistakes made in the conventional marketing arena… …and there are useful lessons for direct response marketers. Line extension sounds such as sensible and logical strategy. The justification is usually along the lines… 1. It’s a […]
Social Media Marketing – New, Improved Snake Oil?
Beware the lure of the “magic pill”! Click to read on…
Drayton Bird On What Makes A Good Newsletter
I do a fair amount of work with clients on newsletters and there’s a lot more that goes into making a successful newsletter than simply the content. Like any marketing exercise, a considerable amount of thought needs to go in to understanding and providing what the reader actually wants so that they will continue to […]
No Such Thing As Poor Publicity For Jack Wills
This story caught my eye and demonstrates, among other things, the enduring power of (1) controversy and (2) sex… “Jack Wills censured for ‘overtly sexual’ catalogue” There’s also a “Royal” connection (apparently Prince Harry is a fan of the label) which always adds spice to stories like this. And to support my argument about the […]
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