December 2009
10 posts
Burger King's new promotion includes nude girl
Burger King’s new promotion overseas involves a young lady taking showers to read more http://ping.fm/KAo5p
Tiger Woods scandal affects his image
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Gatorade TV ads featuring Woods haven’t aired since his car accident last month. And, according to Nielsen data, the last time he appeared on TV in a corporate capacity was Nov 29, in a 30-second spot for Gillette. The data also shows that Woods was absent from ads on a number of weekend sports programs, including NFL games.
Interview with Vernon Samuel on 12-10-2009 http://ping.fm/SWNEI
How much does your company or product name...
If You Don’t Think Names Matter, Yours May Be Forgotten - Advertising Age - Al Ries
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Names are important. Too many marketing campaigns start off with high hopes and an impossible name.
Rihanna’s story increases domestic violence organization calls by 72%
Entertainment: Rihanna Turns to Translation for Salvation - Advertising Age - Madison+Vine: News
http://adage.com/madisonandvine/article?…
When Rihanna approached Steve Stoute to help her relaunch her image and musical career this summer, there was a lot more at stake than another hit single.
The power of sampling a product
Giving a product to a prospect to sample can trigger a potential sale, a strong no, or a referral. Sampling allows prospects to connect and size up your product.
Marketing Tip
Put the product in someone’s hand- When you talking about your product, pull out the product and place it in your prospects hand, the act of holding the product makes the person feels connected to the product. It forces them to investigate the product which could lead to a sale.
Christmas marketing tips to increase sales and more http://ping.fm/uOiSX
Define your Christmas Marketing Goals Great tips
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Poems, action, cash & fame: $1.600,00 in prize money and much more for your poems
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November 2009
9 posts
Win free book "Virgo, She Did It Her Way"
Author & Motivational Speaker Vernon Samuel is offering you a chance to win his book for free. All you have to do to qualify for “Virgo, She Did It Her Way” is join his mailing list and place a blog about his book on your site. Underneath the blog should have the link to http://ping.fm/BZoEW Once you email your link to your post at vernon@vernonsamuel.com You will be entered in...
How to get feedback about your service/product
Do we really know what your customers want or what they think about you? Businesses can not be successful without knowing what the customers need. Below are a few activities you can conduct to find out what customers want out of products/services and what they think about your services/products? The methods you choose and how you use them depend on what the type of feedback that you want from...
Marketing Tip
There are no such thing as too much research. The more facts you have on your competitor and industry the more powerful you can build your weapon.
Marketing Tip
Research your customers: By knowing what your customers need not want, you will be able to provide a solution instead of a sales pitch.
Looking for news coverage?
Eighty-four percent of journalists requested the ability to access your organization’s past editorial coverage. Viewing material from an “In the News” section gives reporters ideas and allows them to see how their peers covered the subject.
Does your website determine whether a journalist will contact you or not?
In a recent survey, three out of five reporters stated they will look at a company’s website to determine whether or not to make contact.
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Take a sneak peep into “Virgo, She Did It Her Way! By Author & Motivational Speaker Vernon Samuel
October 2009
14 posts
5 Great Halloween Marketing Ideas
1. Business Cards- Change your business cards to a Halloween theme. Attached candies to your cards as a treat and give them away.
2. Halloween goodie bags- Print up Halloween goodie bags with your company information donate them to schools and organizations to give out to students. Include a business card in each bag. Parents are sure to check bags for children safety.
3. Host a Halloween...
(correction) Will be at Author Vernon Samuel’s book signing (Virgo, SHE DID IT HER WAY) tonight at 9pm, Boots and Bonnets in Chester, PA
Marketing Tip
Offer informational brochures to teach your customers about your industry and products.
Marketing Tip
Build a business marketing referral network. This type of network will help generate based leads, new marketing ideas and possible joint advertising campaigns.
Ask not what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive… then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
Howard Thurman
Five great reasons why to use professional voice...
1. Research has shown an increased number of sales due to the simple fact of using a voice over to describe what the seller’s product or service is all about.
2. It is said that people remember 70 percent of what they hear so it is vital that what your clients hear is a voice you want them to remember.
3. Research show listening to a human voice is said to cause an emotional response that will...
Marketing tip # 4
Most businesses will get 80% of their sales from 20% of their customers. Know exactly who those 20% are and aim your advertising to that segment.
“The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going. ”
— UNKNOWN
Marketing Tip #3
Electronic and traditional cards are a great way to remind customers you exist without annoying them. Great to send around holiday times, birthdays, valued customers, and once in a blue moon customers. Consider including a discount.
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.”
~ Vincent J. Lombardi
Creating Effective Press Kits
Every business needs a press kit. Press kits are a great way to introduce people to your services or products. Press kits are used to open doors to long term relationships with editors, journalists, investors, and others. It is also a well put together packed of informative information about your company and services. read more at http://ping.fm/gtY6E
Creating Effective Press Kits
Every business needs a press kit. Press kits are a great way to introduce people to your services or products. Press kits are used to open doors to long term relationships with editors, journalists, investors, and others. It is also a well put together packed of informative information about your company and services.
There are various types of press kits. One of the most common ones is a one...
Great site for Public Relation Services and... →
This sites offer various services which can help you build your publice image, get your news out to the press, distribute your products to various outlets and create viral videos at low costs. Great for individuals who need to get their business in their eyes of many audiences.
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