Dan Carter, ShaanXO and LORDE all have a loyal band of followers on Instagram. They also may have six-figure paychecks just for posting a picture with a product. Social media influencer advertising isn’t new. However the tried-and-true methods of this advertising may be facing a big change. Incase you missed it, here’s what social media influencer […]
You could be the leading drainage expert in the whole country but if your website doesn’t get customers through, your business is down in the sinks. Take for example Fox Drainage. From the outside their website looked okay but on closer inspection there were a few major errors that were scaring away customers. Let’s go […]
Pre-note to all fleet junkies, Jedis and other Star Wars fans: If you haven’t yet seen Star Wars The Force Awakens, this post won’t spoil the movie in any way. But it might just spoil your opinion on any other movie marketing campaign ever made. About a year ago I made a post on how Star Wars […]
Facebook has a tendency to make mountains out of molehills on little changes they make. But in this instance, they truly have revamped the power editor. Things aren’t just in different places – things work differently, the design differs and some brand new features were introduced. As a whole, this is how the new power […]
In theory most managers know what the four marketing organisation structures are. But when it comes to putting them into action? Well, things get a bit blurry from here. That is because the concepts themselves are a bit blurry. The lines aren’t clearly defined and at times the structures seem anything but structured. This is […]
Ever wonder how to get an idea about what your major competitors have in their strategic marketing toolbox? Here are a few not so unorthodox ways to peek inside. And as a bonus, they are perfectly legal! Analysing competitors is tricky business. It is tedious, time consuming and half the time you wonder if you […]
What has two wheels, unmatchable suction power, nearly 500 million views and one outraged audience? LG’s viral advertisement for a vacuum cleaner that’s what! If you haven’t seen the ad making the rounds on Facebook, here it is. Despite this campaign being riddled with controversy, there is an undeniable genius behind it. The clickbait title lures people […]
Marketing has had some good years. In fact, I would even argue that is is one of the most revolutionary business disciplines to date. But are its best days behind it? Growth is slowing, and the world is changing. Is marketing dead? Or just changing? Here’s an infographic to explore: With all this considered, I […]
How would you react if your valentine presented you with a bouquet of Doritos? What if they woke you each morning with a breakfast in bed of Doritos and milk? Have you ever been so in love you can’t help but pop the question by popping open a bag of Doritos with a Dorito […]
Strategic marketing models can be pretty complex. Don’t believe me? Here’s a strategic marketing model by Hooley, Piercy and Nicoulaud. Not exactly a lighthearted summer read! To simplify the strategic marketing process is the BASIC marketing model by Roger Brooksbank. Even simplified, it can be difficult to understand for managers who haven’t been at university […]