Entries tagged with “Communications Planning”.


I found this very helpful post on the Small Business Trends blog on developing a “marketing kit.”  There are some very helpful tips here for B2B marketers who typically have to rely on a library of brochures, spec sheets and direct mail pieces to educate a prospective customer. (more…)

I was on the phone with an erstwhile colleague this past week and something popped out of my mouth that actually had some value. (That happens from time to time and is, I think, what keeps me in this crazy business.)

“Mike,” I said, “the difference between strong brands and irrelevant ones is that the strong ones know how to finish. They’re able to close the loop with the customer.”

I wrote it down at the time, somewhat amused with myself. But I didn’t realize how many times I would refer back to that concept while in conversations with clients, vendors and new business prospects. (more…)