Thursday, March 10, 2011

My 15 minutes are over... As seen on Good Morning America!


So if I haven't told you yet I was famous for a little while. My co-worker and I were featured on a segment during Good Morning America.

Here is a link to the video
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/work-spouse-real-spouse-12959290

I did enjoy my 15 minutes while they lasted!

Marketing Vs. Advertising



Do you think in Marketing Terms, or simply in Advertising terms?
You should be looking at your Marketing. Advertising is simply a part of your marketing plan. Let's look at an example.
You buy a TV commercial (Advertising) However the creative in that ad is based on your overall marketing plan. Then that person calls you, how do you answer the phone call (marketing/customer service) How is their business routed through your sales process (marketing/customer service) all the points of contact during the buying cycle (marketing) how your salesperson talks to them and about what (marketing/sales). So they just bought from you, how do you thank them? (marketing/follow up)
So advertising gets them in the door and a great marketing plan gets them to be your long term customer and refer others!
That is why I have decided to open a Marketing Firm called Hard Knox Marketing starting March 15th. www.hardknoxmarketing.comMy goal with my clients will be to look at their overall marketing plan to ensure all points of contact with a customer is consistent with their overall plan. Feel free to contact me at hardknoxmarketing@gmail.com or via phone at 920.265.2255 This is not a solicitation, it's just that I am very excited about the opportunity to help others strengthen their business!