Marketing is sometimes perceived as deceitful or manipulative, with a goal to make us buying things that we don’t really need or at unfairly high prices. It may also be viewed in an oversimplified manner, as “common sense” and “creative thinking”, limited to promotional activities and advertisement. On this site I will focus on positive aspects of marketing - changing the world for the better, establishing new trends, providing great customer service, engaging and creating shared value, corporate social responsibility and sustainability. I will also tell you how successful marketing strategies are rooted in understanding human psychology.
Coffee is that social lubricant that bridges generations and calms rough waters. The legendary micro-roaster Dunn Brothers reached a point to regain control of their brand's story. That's where we came in...
Pulse The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Branding Pulse Understanding the psychology of color is essential when you are establishing a business profile.
In addition to benefiting from a strong corporate culture, Harley-Davidson benefits from Mark-Hans Richer, global CMO, who has been on the job for eight years. "Marketing Daily" got him off the bike for a minute to talk about the brand's success.
A strong brand is one of a company’s biggest assets, providing credibility, helping to differentiate a business from its competitors, and adding value to products and services.
As marketers, we focus a lot of our time and attention on outside audiences, which makes sense. We’re trying to get people to buy what we sell. We want the
Most marketers are not able to accurately identify the key personality traits that trigger purchase decisions, but a California company has found a way to analyze texts, tweet and emails to provide insights about customer buying motivations.
How An Old Tactic Makes Your Brand Human. Storytelling has experienced somewhat of a recent renaissance as marketers are looking for better ways to connect with their audience. The term “storytelling” itself gets thrown around quite often in marketing departments ...
“The opportunity to write for the JustGiving blog coincided with another invitation: to speak on global cause marketing at the annual Cause Marketing Forum Conference in Chicago.
The luxury automaker's U.S. unit and Toms will donate 55,000 shoes to children in need this summer. As part of the deal, the two brands have designed a limited-edition Alpargata shoe available to Audi buyers during the Summer of Audi Sales Event.
I’m speaking on a panel at the Social Media World Forum (#SMWF) in London next Tuesday. The topic is employee engagement and how it supports the customer experience. I’m going to share my thoughts on...
Nike has made a 180 since sweatshop protests in the 1990s. As a result, it's not only gained props with consumers, but also tangible business benefits.
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