Category Archives: Marketing Guide

5 Ways To Unite Sales And Marketing For Increased Revenues

Douglas BurdettMarch 15, 2015 Do you need to increase revenues? Companies with strong alignment between marketing and sales achieve 20% revenue growth. Here’s how to do it. On May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, a golden spike was driven into a railroad tie to commemorate the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States, … Continue reading 5 Ways To Unite Sales And Marketing For Increased Revenues

SXSW: How 7-Eleven, TD Bank, Mazda Utilize Social Media To Redefine Convenience

Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, March 13, 2015 7-Eleven will launch an electronic bill pay app that enables consumers to pay bills at the point of sale using cash, per Laura Gordon, VP of brand innovations at 7-Eleven. She spends every day redefining convenience for the thousands of consumers who spend about 2.5 minutes per visit in … Continue reading SXSW: How 7-Eleven, TD Bank, Mazda Utilize Social Media To Redefine Convenience

Use “Smartcuts” to Build Your Business and Improve the World

Shelley PringleMarch 9, 2015 Did you ever wonder why one YouTube sensation is able to turn a viral video into a sustainable business while most flame out after a one-hit wonder? Or how incredibly young entrepreneurs achieve success quickly, sometimes cashing out for billions of dollars after a few short years? Or why one athlete … Continue reading Use “Smartcuts” to Build Your Business and Improve the World

Engagement and Marketing

Andrew GazdeckiMarch 7, 2015 What’s the secret to success for today’s new business owners? Engagement. When it comes to marketing, the old approach of general advertising and pitching to customers just won’t work. Customers want to be engaged with, shown that they matter and know that you’re listening. Brands are learning that they must shift … Continue reading Engagement and Marketing