7 Steps for Converting Your Knowledge and Brain Power into a Real Business – It’s no secret that over the last several years, business has been increasingly tough, and in many ways, it has been arguably tougher on middle management than on any other group of workers.
“If you build it, they will come.” We have probably all learned by now that this is just not true. Great or stellar product features are not enough. Being better is not enough. Even being the best is not enough. The imperative for today’s companies is to build a stellar message to accompany your stellar product in the marketplace.
Just when we thought we had exhausted our creativity with YouTube, up comes this small brand with a truly and literally “out of the box” idea. Bringing to mind those old “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure” books that became a fad among young readers in the 90′s, this recent promotional spot from Tipp-Ex lets viewers interact with the video to change its outcome.
When selecting a spokesperson to promote a new model of car, rodents of unusual size would not be my first thought. However, the “hip-hop hamsters” present the Kia Soul as not just another means of transportation, but as a bold new alternative, taking an “economy” car and turning it into something hip, desirable and smart.
The “shock and awe” approach has been used many times in previous ad campaigns. It is effective because it easily catches our attention, and our brains are hard-wired to remember things that are out of the ordinary.
Every day we encounter propositions. And every day, these propositions are either accepted or rejected. So, where do you start? How do you write a strong and effective value proposition? Remember this guideline: it should be long enough to cover everything yet a little short to make it more interesting.
Times Square in New York City is a place that is always abuzz with activity. Apart from the never-ending flood of people and vehicles hustling through the streets, the buildings are covered in colorful, sprawling billboards, promoting the latest movies and musicals, or enticing people to notice a brand. For decades, agencies have tried to [...]
nnovative, Indispensible, Inspirational. These are the three I’s of an effective Value Proposition. If you want to make your brand work, you’ve got to cater to your target consumers’ needs. We’re not just talking about basic needs here. A product or service can also satisfy emotional and perhaps even spiritual needs. It all depends on how you position your offering.