What do Wrigley Field, Trump Steaks, and NASCAR vehicles and drivers have in common? They are all examples of opportunity branding. The ballpark where the Chicago Cubs play got the name Wrigley Field way back in 1926 to honor the team’s owner, William Wrigley Jr. The fact that Wrigley also made the popular chewing gum […]
Which do you have more to spend: time or money? Consider that question as you plan how you will promote your small business. In very general terms, you’ll want to commit yourself to an extensive marketing effort if you have time to spend. If you have money to spend, then you’ll probably want to invest […]
It almost seems unfair, doesn’t? I’m talking about the Disney-Lucasfilm connection and therefore also the Star Wars franchise. But instead of sitting here wallowing in envy of this super heavyweight marketing marriage, let’s look at what Disney is doing to promote the upcoming and eagerly awaited installment in the Star Wars series, “Star Wars: Episode […]
June has been DIY marketing month. I know, for many small business owners, every month is DIY marketing month. I highlighted what a few small businesses were doing a couple of weeks ago. But before June totally fades from our memory, let me share with you some ideas that I’ve been collecting throughout the month. […]
Have you noticed how few Hall of Fame baseball players end up as managers after their careers are over? In the same way, if you look at the managers who have made it to the Hall of Fame, you aren’t going to find any of the game’s biggest names. A recent managerial inductee is Tony […]