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 […]
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 […]
Before Running A Groupon Promotion, Read This…
…and the same applies to any other coupon type deal. Now I confess, that I haven’t paid too much attention to the whole Groupon and online-coupon frenzy. Sure I was aware that it was going on… …but it wasn’t directly relevant to my clients. However, couple of things have made me pay a little more […]