by Jeff Slater | Mar 13, 2017 | Marketing Advice
When I came into a new client’s office to conduct a marketing audit last month, I brought something incredibly valuable to the meeting. It wasn’t any sophisticated algorithm or expensive measurement system. It didn’t involve PowerPoint or Excel. I brought a fresh pair...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 10, 2017 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
I spent some time with some entrepreneurs who were starting different businesses from software to soft serve gelato. They were all in the early phases of launching, and they asked me to speak to them about what marketing is and isn’t. The following are some of my...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 6, 2017 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
For forty-five minutes, the CEO at a new client explained her organization to me. I had read through their collateral and website but still didn’t understand what they did. A framework was missing to help me see the big picture. I didn’t get it how all the...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 3, 2017 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Most of you will only read or skim this first sentence. Less than half of you will read this second sentence. Very few of you will read beyond this sentence. Your marketing message may have eight seconds to connect with a recipient. You must be brief. So here are...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 1, 2017 | Marketing Advice, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups
How would you create a Costco for millennials? 3-year old startup Boxed is like a warehouse club in your pocket. For those who don’t want to spend hours shopping, download the app and pick what you need and the products arrive at your door within a day or two. Often...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 27, 2017 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Facebook advertising is the greatest thing since sliced bread, especially if you eat a gluten-free diet. The power of this medium to micro-target an audience has reach levels that most marketers can’t avoid any longer. The ability to deliver a message for awareness,...
