Secrets as a Marketing Tactic

Secrets as a Marketing Tactic

 I was flying home from Europe from a business trip and saw something interesting in a magazine.  There was a small ad for Pimm’s Cup. It was an alcoholic beverage I was vaguely aware of but had never tasted.    What struck me was the copy:   Pimm’s No. 1 is made to...
The Death of Coke Life

The Death of Coke Life

 Coca-cola is launching a new product called Coca-Cola Life. I’m here to say it is DOA.   From Wikipedia: Coca-Cola Life is a product of Coca Cola launched in Argentina in June 2013, and in Chile in November of that year. It was created in Argentina after five...

When Customers are Partners

The most difficult job in marketing is often trying to understand the gap, the problem or the pain point of current and new customers.   What is it that our company could do to serve our customers better and to make a difference in their lives? That is the most...