Content is King, right? Maybe not… Last week I had a good chat with a potential new client. She asked me two questions: “Do you guys develop content?” and, “How much does it cost?” The first one was easy to answer. The second one, not so much. When we Google, we look for websites […]
Writer’s block. It happens to the best of us. Including me, right now. They say you should always write what you know, so I’ve decided to do just that and write about what to do when you have nothing to write about. (I’m kind of a pro at this, so you may want to take […]
Investing in a credible brand image for your company, product or service is critical to raising capital. It not only makes you look like a winner, it instills confidence and trust in your potential investor. Have you ever watched Shark Tank or Dragon’s Den? Most often, the entrepreneurs who get funding from the investors on […]
In marketing, opinions can be dangerous for both client and agency, especially those that are centered around personal taste. It’s a double edged sword. Going on gut feel rather than facts and real insight can get you into all sorts of trouble because making assumptions usually leads to tactical solutions that feel right in the […]
A few days ago I saw an old TV commercial for Tim Hortons steeped tea. While the commercial was somewhat amusing, what struck me was that the team that made the spot nailed a very important element, which made it relevant and effective: INSIGHT.
I was watching the Olympics the other day and I got a kick out of some fans waving “More Cowbell” signs during an event. The rest of the crowd accommodated enthusiastically by making more noise (with their cowbells, of course). As each Olympic day comes to an end, it seems like the cowbells are getting […]
