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Knowing how the mind processes information and images can help marketers build the right message. In the movie  Groundhog Day,  Bill Murray’s character, Phil, must repeatedly face Ned, an obnoxious man attempting to sell him life insurance. Ned is so obtuse (although perhaps deliberately so) that he seems utterly oblivious to the fact that Phil has no wish to talk to him. Arguably, most people are not as dense as Ned is, but some are certainly more skilled than others at reading non-verbal cues. This skill is valuable in any area of life but is especially valuable for those involved in marketing. Because one of its main focuses is on communication, training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, is something that can help marketers increase their level of rapport with their customers. By studying NLP, you can learn “principles that turn you into a more powerful, confident and flexible communicator.” What Is NLP? Neuro-Linguistic Programming is a discipline that analyz

Marketers feel like they have to try everything and stay ahead of all the trends. Here are some answers for 2020 The world of marketing continues to evolve every year, and 2019 was no different. But with more marketing channels comes more confusion about where to invest limited budgets for the greatest return. Even as digital channels like social media and search engine optimization (SEO) continue to grow, “old-school” channels like direct mail and email still thrive because they still deliver results. Twenty-two marketing experts and practitioners recently responded to a survey about what to expect in marketing for 2020. Interestingly, when asked which marketing channel was used most in their business during 2019, nearly two-thirds said social media. In fact, no other marketing channel got more than one vote except for email, which only received three votes. In 2020, though, marketers expect to branch out. At least half of the respondents indicated that they expect to use

How to develop your storytelling skills to elevate your brand and connect to your audience Storytelling is the process of using fact and narrative to communicate something to your audience. Some stories are factual, and some are embellished or improvised to better explain the core message. Storytelling is an incredibly valuable tool for you to add to your proverbial marketing tool belt. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide, to help you discover and master storytelling and weave gorgeous, compelling tales for your audience. The Storytelling Process storytelling is an art. Like art, storytelling requires creativity, vision, and skill. It also requires practice. Painters, sculptors, sketch artists, and potters all follow their own creative processes when producing their art. It helps them know where to start, how to develop their vision, and how to perfect their practice over time. The same goes for storytelling … especially for businesses writing stories. Why is this p

Successful products require successful product marketing strategies. A strategy which ensures the product meets customers’ needs, position it in the market appropriately and have a plan to get the word out. Most product marketing strategies begin with an idea or concept, then move into various stages of development that can include market testing, setting pricing, training a sales force, and executing the promotion. The product marketing strategy encompasses every department in a corporation from engineering and design to distribution and sales. In fact, according to Media Relations Agency, 80% of new products fail. But why? Well, failure could be due to several factors: Lack of understanding of the market Lack of understanding of the buyer Lack of communication Ineffective product marketing strategy Here are the key elements of a strong product marketing strategy:  Target Market According to Cintell, high-performing companies are 2.3 times more likely to research

Step 1: situation analysis Make the situation analysis a succinct overview of the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths and weaknesses refer to characteristics that exist within the business, while opportunities and threats refer to outside factors. To determine the company’s strengths, consider the ways that its products are superior to others, or if the service is more comprehensive, for example. What do you offer that gives the business a competitive advantage? Weaknesses, on the other hand, can be anything from operating in a highly saturated market to a lack of experienced staff members. Next, describe any external opportunities that can capitalize on, such as an expanding market for the product. Don’t forget to include any external threats to the company’s ability to gain market share so that succeeding sections of the plan can detail the ways you’ll overcome those threats. Positioning the product involves two steps. First, analyzing

Workforce demographics are changing. Each successive generation from Gen X onward has been more and more discerning about how their employers talk and listen to them. They have less time for office politics and they demand increased collaboration, transparency, and feedback. They're working differently, and they require tools that can set them up for success in this new environment, where internal communication plays a greater role than ever before in aligning people behind common goals. Here are seven reasons why internal communications is a key business function and are more important than ever before. 1. The Drive for Purpose As kids, we would ask our parents the question “Why?” at least 250 times a day. And it seems not much has changed in that department. The quest for a sense of reason and purpose has stayed with us into adulthood. This certainly applies to our working lives. As employees, we want to understand our goals, know the plans for getting there, and