As we all know, the media industry is constantly changing. In online, print and broadcast, there are countless mergers, position switches, shifts from print to online, new websites, and the unfortunate end of publications every single day. To some,...
Achieving your new or revived exhibit booth is like playing a good-old game of red rover; brainstorming new ideas to get ahead of the other “team,”...
It’s coming to Madison Ave in September! According to Nick Bilton’s blog, here’s how it works:
Tradeshow organizers are launching events beyond their native borders to attract new exhibitors, sponsors and attendees – and it’s often a strategy that makes great sense. While entering a new market creates new opportunities, it also creates new...
Rachael Wimberly’s article, “Report Indicates More Events Embracing Digital Media” in TSNN last week says 72% of show organizers expect to have a digital event strategy in place by the end of...
I once sat down with a client to take notes for a corporate brochure we were producing for his mid-sized construction company. I launched into the "Marketing 101" drill, asking questions about the services his company provided, target audiences,...
If you think new customers don't know where...
If you've been waiting to see where new media...
Frost Miller Group recently developed a marketing and rebranding plan for Manila F.A.M.E. International, designed to help the semi-annual expo recapture its position as a leader in its industry. The expo showcases high quality home and fashion...
In recent posts, I've discussed the importance of strategy, no matter which marketing tactic you employ. Strategic thinking is essential before your business engages in any type of digital marketing--especially social media--because the results are...
It doesn't take a futurist to see that before long, the majority of promotion will be done digitally. The recession has only accelerated the process. As companies look for ways to spend less, they are abandoning mainstream media like electronic and...
By Evan Shubin Sorry, I know that wasn't a very nice thing to say. It's actually the title of a great book by Mark Stevens that was written back in 2003, but it still resonates with me today.
Segmentation is a critical part of marketing strategy, particularly during down economies when buyers need to make difficult decisions about what to buy and what to do without. Promoting benefits of your products or services that are specific to...
There are many elements that go into developing a meaningful strategy, and I will write more about them in upcoming posts, but at the core of an effective strategy - the piece that must be understood without exception - is data. Without meaningful...
In 2000, I co-authored an industry-focused book about marketing called Building Profits in the Construction Industry. Recently I was asked to update it for a new publisher.