Category Archives: advertising

Creating Brand Awareness

Creating and nurturing brand awareness is one of the most important endeavors any business can undertake. Before consumers can trust you and perceive value in your band, they have to be aware of you! While promotional products (sometimes referred to … Continue reading

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Slasher Marketing: Rob Zombie “does” Woolite

Q: What does spooky rocker-man Rob Zombie and Woolite have in common? A: They’re both unforgettable!  I first caught wind of this extraordinary Woolite commercial when it effectively knocked me off my sofa over the weekend.  Yep, I nearly spat out a … Continue reading

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What 88 Years of Family looks Like

Question: How many companies can you name that are nearly 90 years old and have been owned and operated by the same family the entire time? I can think of one, ours.  Here’s a glimpse of our company history. For … Continue reading

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Don’t O.D. on Social Media

The punch line I’m going to deliver in this post may surprise you. As a preamble, I’ll state the obvious: Social Media is shaping the way companies conduct day to day operations, the way they communicate with their suppliers and … Continue reading

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Customer Service: Good, Bad, Ugly

I just negotiated a new car purchase entirely via e-mail.  That’s right.  From initial offer through purchase agreement – all before I had spoken to my salesperson on the phone. To set this up, I telephoned 10 dealerships in Nebraska … Continue reading

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How to Claim Your Blog in Technorati Using the Claim Token

Trying to gain exposure for your blog by submitting it to blog directories like Technorati?  Me too, but I developed a headache when trying to use my claim token: X578KT8WFXN4 Getting to the point of claim code issuance is one … Continue reading

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