It's that time of year when I am asked to judge a marketing contest. For confidentiality reasons, I won't reveal details of the contest, but what I will share is the lessons learned. I always watch for trends, patterns, highlights, and opportunities for improvement. 1. Print is Strong The
Decode Marketing Jargon
Working with professional marketers, investors, and executives is one of the best ways to improve your business. But to ask the right questions and choose the right professionals, you'll need to understand some marketing vocabulary. Here's a little jargon to help you communicate more
Build a Basic Website
Many small business owners and freelancers get stuck trying to create their own websites. They fall into the trap of wasting time and spending too much money. Here's my time and money-saving formula for creating a nice website, fast. First of all, yes, you need a website. A website will
Sustainability, Hats, and Secondhand Shopping
I was in a specialty shop. It was snowing outside. I was wearing a hat. A store employee told me she liked my hat and asked where I got it. I told her the name of the secondhand store where I found it. She huffed, told me she would never walk into that store, and walked away. As a business
What Do I See for 2023?
Now is the time to plan for 2023! If you’re working on your marketing and communications calendar, here are a few things to consider. Video is growing, and influencer marketing will continue to help companies access niche audiences. If you’re looking to cut back on ad spending, consider
Life has Changed, Has your Marketing?
I don’t know my mom’s phone number. She changed it years ago, and I just saved it on my phone. There’s no need for names like 1-800-WHAT-I-DO (or 800 numbers, unless they’re already established). We call long distance without extra charges. All we remember is the company’s name. We ask Siri to
Lessons from an Ad Contest
Terra was asked to judge an ad contest. Though she cannot reveal specifics about who won or what the contest was, there are several lessons you can apply to your ads. First, determine how you can measure your ad's effectiveness by considering your objectives, the ad's design, writing, technical
Dos and Don’ts of LinkedIn Messaging
We’ve all gotten them, messages obviously from bots. In fact, some of us ignore LinkedIn DMs almost as much as we ignore Twitter DMs. So how can you best utilize this professional networking tool? About LI Messaging and InMail LinkedIn messaging allows you to direct message your first-degree