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Monday, June 29th, 2009

BLOG BloggingYou might be asking WHAT IS A BLOG?
Well you are reading one right now, this article is a blog.

“Blog” is an abbreviated version of “weblog,” which is a term used to describe web sites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information. A blog is a frequently updated website it can feature diary-type commentary and links to articles on other Web sites. Blogs range from the personal to the political, and can focus on one narrow subject or a whole range of subjects.
Many blogs focus on a particular topic, such as web design, home staging, sports, or mobile technology. Some are more eclectic, presenting links to all types of other sites. And others are more like personal journals, presenting the author’s daily life and thoughts. (more…)

What can cause related marketing do for my business?

Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Sky used this clever campaign to reach out to the energy conscious consumer, suggesting its products were more energy efficient than others.

Sky used this clever campaign to reach out to the energy conscious consumer, suggesting its products were more energy efficient than others.

Recent trends across business have begun to suggest a new route to consumers’ attention in the marketing field, this being the use of corporate social responsibility and cause related marketing.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) “demands that business takes responsibility for social problems, issues and social and political goals beyond their core business activities”. This ideology is becoming commonplace as businesses look to diversify their brands from others.
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Does viral marketing work?

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

susan boyle

Maybe you received a clip of Susan Boyle’s audition for Britain’s Got Talent, or a the video of the couple who did the Dirty Dancing dance routine at their wedding dance? Chances are you’ve seen or recieved an example of viral marketing. (more…)

What is SOCIAL MEDIA?

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

facebook1 What is SOCIAL MEDIA?Social Media is becoming a very common phrase but do you know what it is? In its most basic form, it is people having conversations and sharing information online. These conversations can take a variety of forms, for example on forums, in blogs and with photo and video sharing websites.

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How do I decide where to spend my marketing money?

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

How to spend your money on marketingThere are hundreds of ways of spending your money and this post discusses some of these.

Online or traditional?

Probably a bit of both. The internet has had a huge impact on the way people find products and services, so get an online presence as soon as you can. This doesn’t mean you necessarily need to spend thousands, but people will find it odd if you have no web presence. (more…)