by Jeff Slater | Feb 13, 2018 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
For more than twenty years, I have been getting my haircut at the same place not far from my home. Lindsay, who cuts my hair today is both talented and a pleasure to connect with every six weeks. She knows how I like my haircut and we always talk about food, cooking,...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 11, 2018 | Marketing People
Marketing requires a thoughtful approach that is rooted in clear thinking. The exceptional marketers recognize a fantastic opportunity that is filled with wit and whimsy. The brilliant marketing genius is open to wild and crazy ideas because they are so difficult to...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 8, 2018 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
Marketing requires energy, excitement, and teasing. The movie industry understands this better than most and has used trailers to help gain awareness and anticipation. Marketers don’t often think like Hollywood, and they are missing an important tactic. Almost a third...