Information vs Emotion

Information vs Emotion

The great debate Most small business advertising focuses on information based messaging. Simply stated, an offer with a call to action and perhaps a photo of the product or establishment. So what does emotion have to do with creating loyal, enthusiastic customers or...
Can you market to squirrels?

Can you market to squirrels?

If you can, business must be good… Watching Animal Planet the other day got me thinking. Did you know the attention span of a squirrel is about one second? This explains their highly indecisive nature. But the attention span of a squirrel focused on an acorn is...
Psychology of Marketing

Psychology of Marketing

The psychology of Marketing As you all know, marketing is the bridge between your product or service and your customers. Because you are marketing to people, PSYCHOLOGY comes into play in almost everything you do. That being said, here are a few truths to consider in...
Know Your Audience

Know Your Audience

Your audience is key OK, every business owner has heard this phrase time and time again but it’s something that you have to constantly remind yourself. What reminded me was last weekend in the Florida Keys where I drove past this billboard for Rapala Lures. I thought...