We thought our 70th anniversary was a great excuse to create a new video series in honor of our founder Fred Riger. Introducing: FREDTalks! We hope they provide you with helpful tips about how to navigate different elements of today’s marketing communications world....
Crossing the road, Crossing the bridge. Crossing the river, Crossing the ridge. I’ve crossed many times before, I did not know why. Now I know, I must try. By Steve Johnson “Never follow the crowd ... until and unless you're crossing the road.” – Author...
As stated in our last blog post, maintaining contact with your customers is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, informing your customers of the many changes your business may be facing doesn’t always have to come through a solemn e-mail....
Choose your enemies carefully ‘cos they will define you Make them interesting ‘cos in some ways they will mind you They’re not there in the beginning but when your story ends Gonna last with you longer than your friends. - Bono (U2) No one can go it alone in marketing...
Leaders we can look up to are all too hard to find these days. Joe Girardi, the former NY Yankees All-Star catcher and World Championship manager is one such leader. Joe is no “dumb jock.” I’ve always admired his leadership style as a player and a manager. Now, in my...
How is corporate America marketing to its burgeoning 55+ demographic? Generally, not well. Here’s my take on why that is, and how communicators might improve it. As a marketing strategist, integrator and writer, and as someone knocking on the door of this often...
The debate between traditional and modern is an age-old one. We see it in architecture, fashion trends, and restaurant styles. Opposing sides either lean on the comfortably familiar or are energized and lured by the new, daring techniques. In marketing too, the...
Got any loose ends? You know what I mean. Unfinished business. Maybe it’s your 2015 New Year’s resolution you haven’t gotten around to yet? Dusting those office shelves? Cleaning out the sock drawer? Starting the new-you fitness plan? Hiring a life coach? Updating...
Went to the cobbler yesterday. Yes, I said cobbler. Nu-Way Shoe Repair. Felt like I was in Mayberry. It was Johnson City. And I liked it. Would it have been easier to throw away the old shoes and Amazon a new pair? (Is Amazon a verb yet the way Google is?)...
THEN vs. NOW Love ‘em or hate ‘em, outdoor ads are eyeball magnets. While detractors call them visual pollution, I think they are great within reason. If you ever find your commute or other drive time boring, a good billboard can brighten your day a bit, right? Hate...