by Jeff Slater | May 31, 2020 | Marketing Advice, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups, Personal Stories
Bringing A Digital Lens to Wine Industry About ten years ago, as I plunged into the wine industry, I needed education about wine marketing. I knew what wine I loved to drink – but had zero involvement in the industry except as a consumer. My passion for wines...
by Jeff Slater | May 19, 2020 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups
Here is a small idea I love—a supermarket of small brands for home delivery. Imagine dedicating a business to up and coming food brands. No big guys allowed. Just focus on new products from foodpreneurs. In the UK, Mighty Small has started an online supermarket to...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 2, 2020 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
In these tumultuous times, the fundamentals of marketing still apply. We buy because of perceived value. That mop that cleans 10X more thoroughly or the wireless printer that connects itself automatically demonstrates a compelling benefit to the user. If your business...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 10, 2020 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
After a recent speaking engagement, I have been helping several of the entrepreneurs who reached out to me after the event with their marketing challenges. The common thread from these conversations was the need to be specific, not general. Specific and Narrow In my...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 3, 2020 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
I had the honor to present last week to a group of twenty entrepreneurs at Launch Cary, a group that offers access to capital and community support. Every time I get to speak to a group of entrepreneurs, I get more out of the engagement from their enthusiasm, energy,...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 27, 2020 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Siena, Steve, and Mary met me at a quiet coffee shop, not too far from their office. Over cappuccinos and multi-grain muffins, they wanted to discuss marketing their brand of professional women’s backpacks. I listened for at least an hour without saying anything....
