Case Study: Patagonia While some companies incorporate sustainability practically into sourcing and shipping and others focus on the empirical side of things through product ingredients and consumer honesty, there is a third segment whose very brand essence relies on their inherent relationship to ethical consumerism and their perceived identity in the marketplace. Standing atop the […]
Working with catalogers and marketers of all kinds in all categories all across the country, it’s amazing how much a recurring theme manifests. No matter what they sell or who they sell it to, at some point in our creative collaboration, some version of the following questions arise: “How can we be more like the […]
Case Study: Crowd Cow Somewhere in no man’s land, between the entrenched forces of cooking meals at home on one side and ordering food in a restaurant on the other, lives a purchase variable that has been rediscovered in a big way: convenience. Walk into any apartment building, drive down any street, and you’re likely […]
You’ve all heard the doomsayers. The plaintive wails of prognosticators, tolling the bell for our beloved medium. They shout: The end is nigh! Catalogs are obsolete! Print is dead! Might as well call it a day then. Time to find a new line of work. Pulp all your print catalogs to line your hamster cages. […]
The world of marketing has exploded with opportunities to capture the heart of both customers and prospects alike. Whether it’s online or offline, marketers bombard consumers with a cacophony of messages that overload the senses and create confusion. Therefore, it’s more important than ever to present a simple, compelling directive to guide prospects to a […]
Good news! According to new research published by McKinsey & Company, consumers are feeling better about their financial situation than they did throughout the 2008-2012 recession. And yet, there’s bad news: consumer morale remains challenged, and consumers continue to look for ways to save money. With so many options at their fingertips, consumers have the […]
When several of my clients begin asking the same question within weeks of each other, I take notice. Lately, I’ve heard several variations of something like this. “How do I retain my aging customers and begin attracting a younger market?” When I dig a little deeper, the driving force behind the question is really about […]
Join Lois Brayfield for this fast and thought provoking Pub Talk which starts with how catalog have evolved from a simple sales tool into something that can create an emotional connection, elevate a brand and still make a sale. Lois explains why the catalog is not only very much alive, it is still one of the most […]
Lois Brayfield, catalog industry thought-leader and CEO of J.Schmid and Associates talks us through the physics of catalog design. Learn how to capitalize on catalog hot-spots, eye flow and create a graphic hierarchy. Watch Now >>
