Thoughts and observations on marketing & strategy from Bobette Kyle of WebSiteMarketingPlan.com.

May 9, 2006

Your Brand Is Your Promise! (What are you promising?)

By Phillip Davis President of Tungsten Brilliant Brand Marketing

http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/smallbusiness/promise.htm

When people mention the word “brand” they usually mean a well-known, well-defined company that’s done an excellent job in crafting an image and sticking with it. Buyers know what to expect from these companies, and as long as these companies meet that expectation, they will continue to imprint their brand in the minds of their audience. It’s pretty simple really; if you just keep in mind the two principals detailed in the article.

Branding Strategy, Effective Marketing

http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/NewsletArch/newsletter05_08_06.htm

Hello Folks -

Often, when promoting our brands and services, strategies tend to focus on brand image, features and/or benefits. We sometimes forget one of the most important strategies in the branding process — delivering on the brand or product promise. Today’s article from Phillip Davis — Your Brand is Your Promise (What are you promising?) — will help each of us figure out just what our brand promise is and how to keep that promise.

I’ve also added a new section to WebSiteMarketingPlan.com, filled with small business marketing, planning and management articles. There are articles with business management tips; budgeting and costs; marketing and competition; and effective advertising. Please take a moment to browse: http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/smallbusiness

Enjoy!

Bobette Kyle

P.S. “Marketing Strategy Thoughts” is the blog where I (sporadically) post marketing/management-related thoughts throughout the month: http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/strategy

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Magazine Advertising - Pros and Cons

Filed under: Marketing & Management Articles, Marketing Methods, Small Business — Bobette Kyle @ 6:37 pm

Magazine Advertising - Pros and Cons
by Mike Brassil

http://www.websitemarketingplan.com/Arts/magazineadvertising.htm

Under certain circumstances, magazine advertising can play an important part in your overall marketing mix. Magazines are usually weekly or monthly publications. There are two categories: trade magazines and consumer magazines. Investigate which type would work best in your situation:

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