Why video is a must in your B2B marketing strategy
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We’ve heard it a bajillion times – content is king. It’s the centerpiece of an effective marketing strategy. Recently, the marketing catch-cry has become more specific, and video content has ascended to the throne. Have you ever stopped to consider why? And if you’re a B2B marketer, do you need to bother? Spoiler alert – […]
Why we love email automation and you should too
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Email marketing is one of the most powerful marketing tools in our modern-day marketing arsenal. But if your email marketing still only consists of pumping out one-off campaigns and newsletters that go to your whole list, you could be missing out big time. We ♥ email automation because it’s personalised, micro-targeted, timely and efficient communication […]
Creating a winning message starts with understanding your target audience
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We are far beyond using the big guns of mass media to tell our stories. That’s not to say there isn’t a place for the old school stuff but in this day and age when we know so much more about our customers, why not get them when they’re looking. Let’s be clear every communication […]
The age of the podcast – Is it right for your business?
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Google has done it again. They love to make life easier and for all you podcast listeners out there, they’re serving up something special for you. Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but just the other week Google added podcasts to their Search feature. Meaning that when you search for a podcast about any given topic, related […]
Standing the test of time
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The value of nostalgia should not be underrated. If your brand elicits feelings of nostalgia in customers, it’s probably taken decades to establish and it’s an invaluable asset. A study published by the Journal of Consumer Research found that feeling nostalgic encourages people to part with their money and be willing to pay more for […]
Keeping it real when your business is growing
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In today’s increasingly digital world, we humans are desperate for real connection. We don’t just want a product or service that meets our functional need, we want something that satisfies our soul. We want to deal with brands we can trust, with engaging experiences and values that support our own. The need for brand authenticity […]
Hundreds of ways to diminish your brand position
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Recently I bought a new washing machine. I was disappointed that the ridiculous cost of repairing my, relatively new might I add, machine meant that the best option was to replace it. So, right from the beginning I was a reluctant buyer. Having trawled through the mass of customer and pricing reviews, I knew exactly […]
What marketing lessons can we learn from the recent election?
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No matter which way you voted, it was back to work on Monday after the unforeseen election results. As everyone settled back into the daily grind, we took some time to reflect on the weekend’s events. Of course, being a marketing agency, we couldn’t help focusing on the marketing lessons arising from this year’s election. […]
The Humble Pie – A Lesson in product design and positioning
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7-Eleven has been around for eons now and have made a motser from providing life’s essentials at a convenient time, from a convenient location. Some say the ride is coming to an end with the birth of dial-an-everything. You can even get hot coffee delivered to you via drones thanks to our friends at Wing, […]
Good ol’ email marketing. Still the king after all these years!
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We’re all familiar with email. Before the advent of social media and all the cool tools that kids use nowadays, email was the de facto electronic communication method. And in a way, it still is. The first ever email was sent in 1971, but it took another 7 years for someone to realise that they […]