Viral videos get millions of views but do they really help companies grow? Contributions to the revenue stream are possible when the videos connect with people that use the products or services. Without that connection, a video is little more than entertainment. It’s hard to remember that the real objective is to sell products and [...]
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Corporate missteps provide fodder for reporters and bloggers. There is something in human nature that makes it impossible to look away from a self-inflicted company train wreck. Some leaders, like Kenneth Cole, purposely create controversy to increase brand exposure and sales. It’s a viable marketing strategy that works for his company and customers. The most [...]
Creating great content doesn’t guarantee that anyone will read it. The marketing puzzle requires more pieces to attract visitors to your site. Long marketing tails come when content, community, search engine optimization (SEO), and demand work together. Sometimes, a long tail is a surprise. When that happens, expand your reach by capitalizing on it.
When marketing trends start to go viral, it is tempting to jump in. It is natural to want your message to match the hot theme of the day. This is especially true when it looks like everyone is leaving you behind. But, if your presentation and actions aren’t in alignment with the message, you may do more harm than good.
Many purveyors of social media have declared that traditional marketing is dead. In their minds, direct mail was the first casualty in the battle between viral and old school sales tools. Their rally cry "Stop marketing and start engaging" is gaining traction as companies seek new ways to generate revenue without increasing costs.
