Who Is In Your Foxhole?

Who Is In Your Foxhole?

For those not familiar with the term, a foxhole is a simple earthwork military defensive fighting position. Soldiers simply use a small shovel to dig down into the dirt to create protection for themselves and others during a battle. I'm…
Brand Loyalty During the Pandemic

Brand Loyalty During the Pandemic

What is the concept of "brand loyalty" anyway? I read once that "Marketing is the act of creating a customer. Branding is the act of creating an emotional link from your customer to your company." Right now, as we are teetering on the…
Online Stores Marketing Idea Generator

Online Stores Marketing Idea Generator

There has been so much focus on online stores recently, I started to wonder if another article about this topic would even be relevant. So, I turned to a trusted topic research partner that I've been using for a few years now, "Answer the…
2021: We don't know what we don't know

2021: We Don't Know What We Don't Know

2021 is just around the corner. I've been thinking a lot about it lately. My office whiteboard is scribbled with industry event dates that may or may not happen, creative ideas I want to pursue, and even some items I need to finish and launch. Of…
Devouring a Red Goldfish

Devouring A Red Goldfish

This article is going to promote my friend Roger Burnett and Stan Phelps' new book, "Red Goldfish Promo Edition: How Promotional Products Leverage Purpose to Increase Impact." If I do a good job, you'll click that link and buy it. Wait!…
Stop protecting 2020 start thinking 2021

Stop Protecting 2020, Start Thinking 2021

I'm just going to say it. Stop protecting 2020. This year, frankly, doesn't need your help. It's already junkyard dog mean. I've written several articles about how to reinvent your business, plus a book, "Moving Past Disaster" that can…