It’s quite apparent that flat design will dominate in 2014 design trends. And the concept and principles that apply to flat design fit under the umbrella of hierarchy of content. Considering the hierarchy of content in the initial stages of design has always been the traditional approach to the design process. But how that hierarchy of […]
Ever notice those ubiquitous ads that seem to follow you around the Internet after a visit to a product website? The common term for this advertising strategy is retargeting. How retargeting works Retargeting works a little something like this: you go to an awesome hammock website, because you need a hammock to relax in during your copious […]
Marketing professional services requires that you effectively market the brands of both the company and the skilled individuals that comprise it. Too often, I see service companies promoting themselves only as organizations and not as organizations AND a collection of highly talented individuals. Focusing on the personal brands of just the top executives is not […]
Everyone on a job cherishes a fantastic project manager. They are able to balance strong, project-driven leadership with empathetic support for the team. These days, anyone can benefit by thinking like a project manager. Here are the characteristics that the best project managers possess. 1. They are natural born leaders. It doesn’t require much effort […]
As a copywriter with a degree in English, there are a lot of arcane grammatical rules I have buried away in my head. I’m the type of person who looked up the definition of “split infinitive,” just so I could use it in conversation the next time someone brought up Sandra Bullock (there’s a moment […]
If you use a desktop or laptop computer, as well as a tablet or smartphone, then you have experience as an end user of responsive web design (RWD) — whether you realize it or not. Responsive design is a general term referring to the practice of creating a web design that will adapt well to […]
One question we often get from clients is: Should I buy or rent an email list? Our answer, pretty much always, is “No.” Buying an email list is problematic for two main reasons: The list will be crappy. Yeah, yeah, I know you’re buying it from a great source. They’re vertical specialists in your industry. It’s […]
This is the first in a series discussing strategies for marketing professional services. A young Harvard Associate Professor will garner instant credibility as an educator just by her association with such a prestigious university. But as her prospective students shop around for the optimal classroom experience, they’ll expect to learn more about her specific credentials […]
Inspiration is crucial to creation. My favorite way to get inspired is by going to an art gallery, museum or site-specific installation. However, we know all too well that getting out and getting off the computer isn’t always possible. So, sometimes when I need a creative boost, I like to hit up some of my favorite […]
Here’s a joke: what do Dracula, an obnoxious camel, a frustrated caveman, and a talking gecko have to do with car insurance? Answer: NOTHING. Don’t get the joke? That’s cool; my sense of humor is weird. And so is Geico’s marketing strategy. They’re pioneers of what I call absurdist marketing — a strategy that completely […]