Archive for May, 2017
The “Foot in the Door” Technique
Nobody questions the value of getting “a foot in the door.” We all strive at one point or another to get a foot in the door with an employer, an institution of higher learning, or even a romantic relationship. As a marketer, however, your interest in getting a foot in the door is more likely […]
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Why You Should Never Cut Corners in the World of Print Marketing
In business, to say that you should make every dollar count is an understatement. When dealing with uncertain economic times, budgeting decisions matter a great deal. Improving your profit margins and increasing your bottom line is always a top priority, which is why the instinct to try to cut corners to save a few dollars […]
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A Leadership Ethics Lesson Courtesy of a Leeson
Although ethical behavior in business is often touted, it can be hard to attain in practice. That’s because ethical behavior has to be practiced by every individual, every day. It’s not the sort of thing that can be decided upon and implemented en masse. Leaders are often under particular pressure to be practical over ethical. […]
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AR, VR, and Other Ways to Use Technology in a Print Campaign
From the affordable headsets that take users into another setting or world via virtual reality to games like Pok?mon Go and even children’s coloring pages, technology is impacting the way we live and seek out entertainment. It may seem like virtual or augmented reality is firmly fixed in the digital world (and therefore of no […]
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What You Need to Know About Color in Design
In a recent study conducted by KissMetrics.com, visual appearance and color ranked more important to consumers than just about everything else when viewing marketing materials. In fact, ninety-three percent of people who responded to the survey said that visual appearance (which color is a part of) was the most important factor they used when making […]
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Business Cards: Why They’re Still an Important Marketing Tool in the Digital World
With all of the talk about the importance of properly marketing your product or service, it’s important not to overlook the most valuable commodity of all: yourself. As much as that beautiful-looking flyer attracts the right type of attention for your product, a business card is designed to do the same for both your professional […]
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How to Live Your Passion in Any Profession
We all want to live a purposeful life. Some individuals are lucky enough to be in a professional role that allows them to live out their passion through their profession. Even if you aren’t able to make money while at the same time living your passion, you can still integrate your passion in your current […]
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Avoid These Common Print Marketing Mistakes for Visually Compelling Content
Compelling images are the perfect way to attract attention and create an emotional connection with your customers and prospects. Avoid these common mistakes as you design newer and richer content moving forward. Mistake #1: You Didn’t Keep It Simple Why do you think audiences have gravitated towards visual print marketing content over the last few […]
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Learning to Listen: The Hard Way
In the 70s, Italian aid worker Ernesto Serelli learned to listen to clients the hard way. His amusing tale of how he “helped” a village in Africa grow tomatoes, only to see the harvest consumed in a single night by the local hippos, is a powerful and popular TED talk. While you won’t want to […]