Have you ever met a marketer who didn’t just love surveys, feedback forms, focus groups and stuff like that? We love this stuff because it validates our often questionable contribution to the grander scheme and because it gives us reams of data we can stare at for months without actually doing anything.
The Cure for Yuletide Agency Resentment
Got the holiday blues? Behind in your shopping? Can’t wait to climb into a bottle and tell your in-laws exactly what you’re thinking? Blaming your agency for sucking all the joy out of the holiday season with last-minute billing and crappy gift hampers? Check out this marvelous send-up of a brand guide put together by […]
Ten More Things to Do in a Recession
Ten more ideas for recession-weary marketers. Approach (or re-approach) companies or organizations with which you would like to form an alliance. You may find they’re more receptive than usual. Or maybe the laughter just hurts less. Capitalize on the renewed energy and commitment of your team (yes, I know they’re only pretending to like their […]
Ten Things to Do in a Recession
Still stuck in the recession even though President Obama says it’s over? Here are ten things you can do to take advantage of the downturn. Ask for more budget and justify it with the opportunity to outspend weaker competitors – remember they have Hand-Wringers too. In 2009, while Verizon and HP were slashing their B2B […]
Hail Mary Marketing
How wonderful! The recession is over! President Obama said so. I’m happy for my friends and neighbours who need the work and for college students who should be worried about STDs and not the job market. But I admit I’m a little sad to see it go. Now that good times are back, with little […]
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