Marketing and the Selling Function

For the past four weeks we have taken an in-depth look at the promotional industry from a marketing perspective. Today I am going to shift gears a bit and make all of this marketing mammer-jammer applicable to the selling function.

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Marketing Mishaps: The lost message

Kanye West always makes a statement. But, was it at the expense of the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert? You be the judge. Marketing mishaps, leather, music & more!

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Empowering Brand Loyalty

Whether you are working with large companies that have entire departments devoted to the marketing of their brand identity, or a small business with one department for every business function, defining the identity of their brand is of the same importance.

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What’s the #1 Problem with Promotional Products Sales?

Selling promotional products can be a great way to make a very good income and provide a valuable service to help our economy grow. The problem is … If everyone is selling the same or similar products, how can you stand out, make more money and not be viewed as just another commodity vendor? 

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Marketing Ethics: Campaigning during a natural disaster

Where do we draw the line between “newsjacking” and sensitive marketing approaches when tragedies, such as Hurricane Sandy, strike?

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