by Jeff Slater | Mar 8, 2020 | Marketing Advice
An effective marketing plan has a lot in common with climbing a mountain. Where are we now? Where is our brand’s today’s – what is the current situation? Which way are we going? The direction must align the business’ vision and mission. How will we...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 3, 2020 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
I had the honor to present last week to a group of twenty entrepreneurs at Launch Cary, a group that offers access to capital and community support. Every time I get to speak to a group of entrepreneurs, I get more out of the engagement from their enthusiasm, energy,...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 1, 2020 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
As a marketing professional, I am always observing patterns. Why are fewer people going to the movies, shopping at the mall, or going to a gym to exercise.? Instead, they are streaming videos, shopping online, and using home-based community exercises like Peloton....
by Jeff Slater | Feb 27, 2020 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Siena, Steve, and Mary met me at a quiet coffee shop, not too far from their office. Over cappuccinos and multi-grain muffins, they wanted to discuss marketing their brand of professional women’s backpacks. I listened for at least an hour without saying anything....
by Jeff Slater | Feb 23, 2020 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
When I saw the molding Burger King ad, all I could think about was the marketing shock. How do you show your food product going moldy? In what universe is that a good thing? But the strategy was clear. How could Burger King communicate that they were eliminating all...
