by Jeff Slater | Mar 2, 2021 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands
My marketing consulting business, The Marketing Sage, is not McKinsey & Company. I don’t expect anyone who hires me to be confused. But I use this comparison as part of a differentiation dance because I want to clarify who we aren’t. The Marketing Sage...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 23, 2021 | Marketing Advice
There are two types of brainstorming sessions—one filled with buts and the other rich with ands. A BUT Brainstorming Meeting “That’s a good idea but what happens if…” “We could do what you propose but I think it will fail…” “Maybe we could do that...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 7, 2021 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
A value proposition isn’t a mystery. I’m working with a client on developing a statement of their value proposition. Their CFO – a bit of a skeptic about marketing ask me what the heck is a value proposition? I love this type of opportunity because I...
by Jeff Slater | Feb 2, 2021 | Marketing Advice
Like you, I hate spam. I’m talking about the email version – but I’m not a fan of the tinned meat either. But even with things that annoy us, there is always a marketing lesson. In this case, an email marketing lesson. Email marketing, often called...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 28, 2021 | Marketing Advice
A mindset is the established set of attitudes held by someone. As a marketer, your mindset influences how you build strategies, insights are harvested, and plans get put into action. In sum – mindsets matter if you want to solve problems. McKinsey & Company...
