by Jeff Slater | Apr 30, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Twenty Mistakes for Brand Managers To Avoid I had a brand manager reach out and ask for my guidance on avoiding mistakes in her job. After a few hours of coaching her, I realized my advice on avoiding mistakes would make a helpful blog for many new and upcoming...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 26, 2023 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Beyond the Logo: Unconventional Branding Tips for Small Businesses Small businesses make the world go round. Making up 99.9% of all businesses in the US alone, SME businesses are indeed up against a behemoth of competition no matter which industry they find themselves...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 23, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Marketing a Brand without an Interesting Story is Dumb Why is storytelling critical for building, marketing, and selling a brand through retailers or consumers? Whether you are selling chocolate, cheese, or chicken, it is no longer enough to build the brand by...
by Zakary Stahlsmith | Apr 19, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
This is a guest post from Zakary Stahlsmith, CEO and Founder of ApexDrop. His firm helps brands build and scale buzz through sampling. I asked Zak to share his perspective on the recent Bud Light issue with Dylan Mulvaney and the risks other brands face with...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 16, 2023 | Marketing Advice, Marketing People
Remarkable Marketers I Admire for Their Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitments I like to keep a list of marketers I learn about from podcasts, interviews, articles, or tv profiles. They stand out because of their creativity, curiosity, and commitment to solving...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 12, 2023 | Marketing Advice
Seven Mistakes Advertisers Must Avoid To Be Successful on Social Media What are common mistakes brands make when building an online campaign using Facebook, Instagram, or programmatic ads? Here are seven mistakes to avoid when investing in paid media: Lack of clear...