3 Phases of Lead Generation

Which of the three phases of lead generation represents your business? Although these phases are relative between any company and its respective industry, this article is intended to provide a simplified categorization of lead gen potential.

  • Starting out with Phase One, it could be stated that most struggling businesses are in this category.
  • A business
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Soap, Sex, and Cigarettes

The above video illustrates the evolution of advertising from early newspaper ads in colonial times to today’s online advertising.

The video is hosted by Jared Bauer, who explores the topic of “Why Our Ads Are Different Now,” referencing the history of advertising from the book: Soap, Sex, and Cigarettes by Juliann Sivulka.

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Scientific Advertising

You’ve learned some things about marketing. Maybe you’ve checked out some internet articles, watched some videos and/or read some marketing books.

But how many ‘old’ marketing books have you read?

I’ve read a bunch of books over the years and continue to do so as much as possible. And although I have a few favorites, … Read the rest

How to Think About Video Ad Sequencing

For newer (inexperienced) marketers, I’ve observed a belief in the “holy grail” concept of advertising in general and video advertising in particular. In other words, the ever-hopeful anticipation that one ad concept or video will turn an under-performing business into a behemoth of success.

To make matters worse, there are occasional examples of ads … Read the rest

Seth Godin: The Difference Between Advertising and Marketing | Inc.

Seth Godin presents his perspective on the difference between marketing and advertising, emphasizing the importance of storytelling.

You and I may each agree or disagree about what he has to say about advertising but most pro marketers would likely consider his comments on marketing to be apt.

Nevertheless, Godin doesn’t really describe in real … Read the rest

Good Advertising Psychology (True? Or Not?)

Although the above video represents what it considers as “good” advertising, it would be better described as “big budget” advertising and particularly “big brand” advertising.

It breaks down advertising into two camps:

  • Ads that focus on the quality of the product (thinking)
  • Ads intended to arouse an emotional response (feeling)

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How ads follow you around the internet

This video outlines how cookies work and how they’re being used, along with some context from Lou Montulli, who invented cookies in the summer of 1994 while working at Netscape.

Cookies do improve our online experience. In fact, without cookies, the internet we know couldn’t exist. But they impose privacy concerns, as well, which … Read the rest

Full-Funnel, Multi-Touch Marketing

5-sec Marketing Funnel video

Full-funnel, multi-touch marketing is how to reach customers at all stages of their purchase journey. By using a variety of channels (see below) and touchpoints (see below), businesses can create a more effective customer experience that builds brand loyalty and drives sales.

In the simplest terms, full-funnel, multi-touch marketing represents a … Read the rest