Avoid the Narcissists. Hire the Listeners! Truth is, I’ve been on the client side of agency relationships for the majority of my career. At companies I’ve worked for in the past, we often needed help handling initiatives that my creative department wasn’t staffed for. And sometimes, we just needed a fresh set of eyes to […]
I think Millennials get a bad rap. Apparently, they’re to blame for everything. They’re lazy and privileged and don’t want to work hard. I’ve heard a number of people complain that they just don’t get this generation. I have to disagree. Are Millennials perfect? Nope. But neither were the generations that preceded them. I’m basing […]
“U Can’t Touch This.” A 90s hip-hop song that’s great at getting people on the dance floor at wedding receptions. But it’s not a great philosophy when you need your copywriter to convince consumers why they should buy what you sell. Copywriters play an important role in a consumer’s journey to purchase. Consumers can’t touch […]
5 Reasons Why E-surveys Should Be Part of Your Marketing Program At J.Schmid, we constantly preach that you can never know enough about your customers. That’s not a new concept and we’re certainly not alone in that belief. At the same time, we hear any number of reasons why companies don’t reach out to their […]
New strategic partnership offers a single solution for bringing multiple data platforms together with a single message, delivering marketing strategies to both online and offline channels BOSTON, MA & MISSION, KS – AUGUST 16, 2017 – East meets Midwest with the announcement of an exciting new strategic partnership between Boston-based QuickPivot, a cloud-based, cross-channel […]
…And other thoughts on the Digital Summit Kansas City’s inaugural Digital Summit was a few weeks ago, and it was a great experience and an eye-opener. There’s just no substitute for an intensive day and a half conference to get the updates for the ever-evolving digital landscape. I jotted down some thoughts while I was […]
This is the question I’m asked more than any other these days. How would you answer this? It probably depends on whether you’re a catalog believer or a non-believer. First, a quick note about the grey area between these two groups: There is none! Either you sleep well at night with a P&L under your […]
Design is an investment, not an expense. Let’s get that on the table right now. I’ve witnessed far too many companies say, “I’d like to upgrade my design, but I just can’t afford it right now.” They view it as an add-on. Something that would be nice to have someday. And far too many companies […]
In today’s ever-evolving multi-channel world, marketers are often swept up in the frenzy of the next greatest trend. They’re looking ahead to gain the competitive edge. Sometimes though, the best way to look forward is to look back on a tried-and-true method to reach customers and generate response. That method? Direct mail. You should not […]
