by Jeff Slater | Nov 26, 2017 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands, Marketing People
In the 1980’s, I reached out to Ben Cohen to see if he would like to make a Rachel’s Brownies Ice Cream. My wife and & I owned Rachel’s Brownies, a wholesale bakery from 1975-1989. Ben Cohen is the Ben, from Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream fame. It sounded like a...
by Jeff Slater | Nov 20, 2017 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
Isn’t it interesting how one topic can keep coming up over and over again? Several new clients asked a variation of the same question: “Why isn’t our marketing more effective? Why doesn’t it breakthrough the clutter. We create content, but no one is...
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 10, 2017 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
When you are with friends or work colleagues, do you hear them sharing stories about brands? The savvy marketing professional is always listening to hear how information gets communicated from friend to friend. Whether online or in person, there is much to learn by...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 20, 2017 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
How far would you go to protect the reputation of your brand? Jeni Britton Bauer, the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, had a booming business making exceptional, artisan ice cream in Columbus, Ohio. She sold through her scoop shops as well as through retailers....
by Jeff Slater | Oct 16, 2017 | Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice, Marketing People
Five years ago, I had a meeting with Gary Vaynerchuk to invite him to speak at a marketing conference for wine marketing professionals. We spoke of the attendees, their challenges and the opportunity to help them on their journey. He told me a story about...
