If you do a Google search of current blogging statistics, the numbers overwhelmingly support the need for both B2B and B2C companies to have blog content. 85% of people prefer to use content in blogs to help them decide over even testimonials.  There are some best practices to maximize your return on the investment of […]

There is one sure-fire way to a successful business...giving customers something they want and more, in essence, over-deliver.  “But wait, there’s more” Back in the late 1970s-early 80s, Ginsu knives made a fortune on their perfectly crafted television infomercials.  It uses the get a lot for a little formula.   They demonstrate their knife-wielding skills showcasing […]

In a recent article, I shared the importance of customer relationships for 2021. We’re in a world where the competition is fierce. You probably have competitors who have offers similar to yours.  Your key differentiator is likely how you bond with customers. How you take care of them. It’s core to your survival. If you’re […]

Video, because it’s visual, connects deeper emotionally, increases sales, and builds trust in your brand. It adds a dimension beyond what an image can generate. It can be the “face” of your business. People don’t connect with brands as deeply as they do faces...people.  Blind men and the elephant There’s an old parable about a […]

In today’s world, it is important for your brand’s success to engage customers with empathy marketing. You need to employ empathy and communicate your understanding and caring about your customers, your staff, and your planet.   It’s what today’s buyers want and are increasingly coming to expect from those they do business with. Yes, back to […]

The more clarity you have about who your ideal customer is, the more effective your marketing will be. In tough times, this is even more critical. If you don’t know exactly who you are trying to reach, marketing ROI will suffer. An arrow that hits the bullseye wins over half a dozen that clutter the target. I […]

Wellness has been popular among health food and spa industries for decades.  Now, because of the coronavirus, interest in it is skyrocketing. People want to take more personal control and responsibility for their wellness and well-being. To better understand what people are thinking, marketing giant Ogilvy conducted a global survey of over 7000 people in […]

In marketing, we get the same magnetic push and pull found in magnetic polarity.  Whether it’s teaching about polarity or singing a rap song about the push-pull of chemistry, the impact is the same. Energy attracting or pushing apart. The coronavirus has made teachers incredibly creative. I recently saw a news story on them teaching […]

The motivator response in our brain triggers us to take action and rewards us with a dopamine rush. It's a surge of good feelings following a pleasant experience. It's as old as man himself.   A key part of survival, the primal brain includes a series of triggers that make us take action. When we take […]

The RAS or reticular activating system in the brain alerts or arouses us. When selling something, tapping into and activating the RAS system is a key way to trigger sales. Think back to your last car purchase… I’ll not quickly forget mine. My 20-year-old car was starting to have reliability issues. While still okay as a […]