Newspapers Need Roll-up Strategy
It’s Monday morning. And as I do every morning, I pour myself a cup of Starbucks and sit down to read The Miami Herald. There was a time, 30 years ago, when the paper was thick and robust. Filled with ads, news stories, inserts, and the like. But like millions of Americans throughout the country, […]
The 2009 Recession: Consumer Trends Review
According to the latest consumer trend study published by Trendsspotting.com, the 2009 recession was a blend of fact and hype. And despite the fact that many economists seem to believe it’s coming to a close, that may not be the case, according to real analytics of spending in such sectors as food and beverage, travel, […]
How Women Will Shop & Spend This Holiday Season
Mad 4 Marketing has always emphasized the importance of marketing to women, who are often put in charge of budgeting and spending in a family scenario. In fact, more than 80% of all consumer purchases are made by women. This holiday season, we’re keeping an eye on the shopping trends of female shoppers, to see […]
The Selling Power of Cute
The late and great WC Fields once said, ‘Never work with children or animals’, and while some may believe that to be good advice, you might want to think seriously about employing them in your advertising. Emotion is a very powerful tool and using it to create a connection with the consumer is, in the […]
Advertising in the Procurement Age
Mad 4 Marketing, like all agencies today, is evolving its RFP processes to successfully communicate with Procurement departments in addition to the marketing and advertising executives we’ve traditionally worked with. The recessive economy has forced companies to try and do more with less. That creates a cost driven emphasis that creates concern. The core question […]
Seasonal Advertising: Pros & Cons
Every year, businesses put aside a heft of their marketing budget for “in-season” advertising. In Florida, the peak tourist season spans from approximately December to March, when snowbirds head south for winter. Consumerism increases, and companies reach out to the influx of eyes and ears (and wallets) with targeted seasonal advertising. And that’s a great […]
4 Quick Tips for Launching a Grassroots Marketing Campaign
In today’s economy, traditional mass media advertising (newspapers, TV, radio) may not be within your budget. A grassroots approach—using alternative media and promotional tactics—is the perfect way to make a big impact with your campaign. The grassroots approach might even be the most strategic way to get your business noticed, because it largely relies on […]
Relationship Marketing: How to Succeed by Nurturing Existing Client Connections
When times are hard and budgets tighten, the first thing most businesses think to do is pursue new clientele. But don’t be surprised if marketing agencies remind you to redirect some resources toward client retention, rather than client acquisition. Putting aside part of your budget to nurture existing client affiliations is a trustworthy investment in […]
Get the Most from Your Marketing: Team Up
One way to make your marketing go a long way is to partner up with a complementary business to create a mutually beneficial campaign. Recently, Mad 4 Marketing was invited to participate in a series of seminars hosted at Regent Bank sites throughout South Florida. By participating in these seminars, Mad 4 Marketing was able […]
Magazine Print Ad Sales Decline
Every fashionista worth her Balenciaga bag knows that the September issue of her glossy magazine is the most critical issue of the year, complementing the hype from New York City’s Fashion Week with cold-weather ensemble suggestions featuring the newest fall styles. The September issue traditionally expands from approximately 300 pages to somewhere over 700 pages […]