According to experts at gather.com, email marketing services take the lead in terms of cost-effectiveness. It's easy to understand why. To start, digital campaigns can reach people around the world for one low cost while direct mail campaigns require postage. Then, the funds saved on printing and paper might be too significant to ignore.
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Digital or direct mail? Weighing the benefits of marketing campaigns
Posted by jsternal under Direct MarketingFrom http://www.nebsmarketingstore.ca 5398 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 12, 2010 8:37 pm
Launch Your Business in 3 Weeks
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://blog.entrepreneur.com 5398 days ago
Launching a business in only three weeks may seem a little crazy. If that's the case, Tim Berry is very, very crazy. At today's Growth 2.0 Conference in Miami Beach, Berry presented his case that budding entrepreneurs don't need years to start a business.
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A Salute To Olympic Entrepreneurs
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5399 days ago
It’s one thing to be an entrepreneur trying desperately to make it in such a competitive environment. But what if, in addition to your entrepreneurial duties of running your own small business, you were also training for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver?
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3 Marketing Tools For Small Business
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5404 days ago
What are the three marketing tools for small business you just can’t live without? Some say it would be hard to beat email marketing, surveys and social media marketing. And if you agree with this assessment, you’d be doing your small business a great service by focusing on these three areas since all have the ability to drive great ROI for any small business.
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Pepsi vs Coke: advertising battle turns to social media
Posted by jsternal under AdvertisingFrom http://www.telegraph.co.uk 5406 days ago
Made Hot by: JonnyBoy on February 2, 2010 11:08 pm
In the 1980s and 1990s the battle between the two dominant brands intensified to such an extent that the term “cola wars” was used to describe the feud. Each employed numerous advertising and marketing campaigns to outdo the other.The Pepsi Challenge ads showing people doing blind taste tests kicked off the fun in 1975.
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Marketing News | TV and direct marketing 'should be integrated'
Posted by jsternal under Direct MarketingFrom http://www.ashdowngroup.com 5406 days ago
Made Hot by: Bigheights on February 8, 2010 10:21 pm
Larger businesses should consider integrating established promotional activities such as email marketing with TV advertising, it has been claimed. The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) encourages firms to combine online advertising strategies such as email marketing, with direct mail and television advertising.
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Advice On Mobile Marketing For Small Business
Posted by jsternal under MarketingFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5407 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 4, 2010 3:39 pm
Have you ever thought about doing mobile marketing for your small business, or are you an entrepreneur already doing some form of mobile marketing? Be sure to check out the #smbiz Twitter chat for small business on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 8-9 pm ET, where we’ll discuss mobile marketing for small business and entrepreneurs.
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Small Business PR Opportunities During Super Bowl
Posted by jsternal under Public RelationsFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5410 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 4, 2010 5:01 pm
The story talks about Steven Moseley, executive chef of S&J Catering, who also provided mango bourbon barbecue ribs during the 2007 Super Bowl (the last time the big game was also held in South Florida). According to the story, they find Super Bowl weekend to provide great exposure for their catering service. What’s more, they’re able to use it in their marketing after the game’s long over either
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Small Business Marketing Tips For Super Bowl XLIV
Posted by jsternal under Public RelationsFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5411 days ago
What kind of small business marketing tips are you implementing for Super Bowl XLIV, taking place at SunLife Stadium in Miami, Fla.? This is an easier question to answer if your business is located in New Orleans or Indianapolis, the two cities whose teams will be represented in Super Bowl XLIV. If your small business is located in another area, there are still lots of marketing or advertising op
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How Do I Get My Business On TV
Posted by jsternal under Public RelationsFrom http://www.understandingmarketing.com 5412 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 28, 2010 7:31 am
Have you ever watched a favorite television show and wondered how a particular small business got the production company to make the show about them? You know the question you ask yourself – how do I get my business on TV? I’m sure you’ve seen at least one of these shows, especially if you’re a regular viewer of TLC or The Food Network.
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