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There is growing concern among the most experienced marketers in the world about the future of marketing. These marketers have …
I’ve previously shared some of the rubbish that passes for marketing expertise, promoted by the cyber-hustlers in our industry. Sadly, …
If you read my recent articles about LOCKEROOM, you’ll have spotted the personalised map added to the mailing. It showed …
Part 2 In the first part of this success story I shared some of the key lessons gained by Head …
Part 1 Now, I know what you’re thinking folks – LOCKEROOM is trying to hire me as a brand ambassador …
Part 2 – Insight before action… When the first Compaq computers were manufactured, Jim Harris, one of the company’s founders, …
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The internet has created some fascinating new habits, particularly in the social media channels. One that has grown rapidly is …
I was lucky enough to run Ogilvy & Mather Direct during the first great decade of growth for DM – the 1980’s. And …
Most SMEs don’t have marketing departments. They may have a marketing manager, sometimes supported by a marketing assistant. The reason is …
If you work in marketing you know that thanks to the internet and digital technology, the whole world has changed …
On Friday I received an email from a computer at Telstra. It was an announcement that mainly caused me to …
Is it any wonder the Woolies head checkout operator is resigning? It was announced in the press today the CEO …
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One of the most common conversations in marketing circles over the last couple of years, has been how to replicate …
Some of you may have seen this subject line recently. It’s a Newsflash so it must be important: It’s from …
In most western countries the mattress and bedding industry is highly competitive. The tactics usually involve retailers creating loads of …
One of the privileges of my working life is meeting business owners around the planet, who attend seminars at which …
Your headline is one of the most important parts of your content. It attracts the reader to continue to read/watch/listen. …
Regular readers may recall my recent customer experience when I tried to engage with Youi, as I went on my …
If you ever needed more evidence of the disease being spread by the content marketers, just read a typical content …
With thanks to The Marketoonist and others. Have a fabulous festive season and I look forward to engaging with you …
It’s just gone tax time – one of the busiest times of the year for marketers in the not-for-profit sector. …
I run a copywriting (or should that be called content marketing) training course. It’s called “I type therefore I am…. …
Some of you may be too young to remember this classic – Meetings Bloody Meetings – featuring John Cleese. The …
Hands up if you’ve ever entered a competition? It may have been a business card draw, or “in 25 words …
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