by Jeff Slater | Nov 13, 2017 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing Books
I had a fascinating confidential conversation this week with a company that sells luxury goods. Because I promised to keep the details private, I can only tell you in general terms about her approach to marketing and how she gets customers to wait in line to buy her...
by Jeff Slater | Nov 8, 2017 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice, Marketing People, Personal Stories
I watched an older man buying a huge, heavy bag of dog food at the grocery store. As he struggled to get the bag in his cart, a younger employee came by to help him put the bag in his cart. He checked out in the same lane as me, and I asked him how often he buys that...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 30, 2017 | Branding Issues, Foodpreneurs
The Vietnamese restaurant that opened up in my neighborhood isn’t for everyone. They have a very specific audience they want to attract who likes the flavors and tastes of Southeast Asia. Their marketing approach is very personal and human – carefully greeting each...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 9, 2017 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing People
Imagine two entrepreneurs starting out on similar paths. One has a story to tell about a personal experience that brought her to the idea while the other is just looking to make money. Which do you expect will get the social currency to succeed? The Giving Keys has an...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 2, 2017 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups, Personal Stories
I’m preparing to give some speeches later this fall to some trade associations and thought I’d share a few highlights from my presentation. I’m speaking to folks with a range of marketing knowledge and expertise in the world of marketing. Here are five of those key...
by Jeff Slater | Sep 27, 2017 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
The following ten examples are unexpected marketing ideas that leave your customers with an emotional connection to you and your brand. They have a modest connection to what you sell. They have everything to do with how your customer will feel. A bookstore that won’t...
