Category: Promotion Planning and Trends

Practical Advice on Planning a 2014 Winter Olympics Promotion

Update: See our updated guidelines for the Tokyo Summer Olympics. The next Winter Olympic Games are set to take place in Sochi, Russia in February, 2014. The U.S. Olympic Committee, in tandem with the International Olympic Committee has been lining up sponsors of the games. If you are using the Olympics to promote your brand, or if you are just curious about how to grab some attention for your

September 19, 2013 No Comments

Using Bloggers for Sweepstakes and Contests with Your Brand

With an estimated 200 million plus blogs out there, there is probably a good fit for your brand to run a sweepstakes or contest with a blogger. So how do you find that good fit and avoid this? Controversy for Chrysler over online contest Or this? Samsung Leaves Indian Bloggers Stranded in Berlin, Issues Apology With both of these promotions, the brand intent was sound, but the

August 19, 2013 1 Comment

Holiday Planning. A lot of Technology not a lot of Time.

The last two weeks of August are traditionally the time many of us realize we’ve worked too hard this summer and we’re over the limit. So it’s time to kick back and take a vacation before Labor Day. Good advice because once Labor Day passes it is definitely time to get moving on holiday promotion plans. Once you have your creative idea there are three digital technologies

August 12, 2013 No Comments

Facebook Hashtags: 6 Things to Be Aware of When Using Them for Your Brand

Over the last week the social media marketing buzz was about how Facebook incorporated hashtags into their search. The majority of news articles and blogs out there proclaim this a huge victory for brands in terms of being able to promote your products and services, and for searching and finding topics within Facebook. But hold on. Facebook hashtags are in place but they are still in the infancy stage. They

June 19, 2013 No Comments

Facebook Advertising Made Easy

Unlike traditional media, Facebook advertising reaches the exact audience you want. Facebook holds a plethora of information from where we live, who our friends are, what we Like and don’t Like, what we look like, how old we are, how old our kids are, what we like to do on vacation, what movies we watch, and so much more… → What to know before getting started Facebook advertising is classified

May 28, 2013 No Comments

5 Easy Rules to Follow for Pinterest Promotions

A recent study by web analytics firm Simply Measured reports that more than two thirds of the world’s most recognized brands now have a presence on Pinterest. Many brands are being managed by individuals who signed up as themselves instead of the business they work for as a by-product of early adoption of the platform. These individuals who are often working under the radar of their internal legal team’s radar

May 7, 2013 No Comments

The 7 Habits of a Successful Online Promotion Agency

Today in Chicago, the association formerly known as the Promotion Marketing Association will meet at its annual conference. The biggest buzz being generated this year is the fact that they are currently undergoing a name change. They are now known as the Brand Activation Association. The rationale according to the PMA is that; “The explosion of new-age channels has altered clients marketing cultures. The BAA will take on the role

April 2, 2013 No Comments

Is there such thing as a worldwide, English only contest?

We are frequently asked if it’s possible to run a worldwide, English only contest. A lot goes into providing an answer. Eligible countries and what type of promotion you want to run are two major areas of consideration. Prizes also can be tricky and you need to be prepared for additional effort in prize fulfillment. So the short answer is; unfortunately no with the long list of country by

March 21, 2013 No Comments

How to Build Customer Loyalty

Customer loyalty to a brand hinges on a delicate balance of give and take. The brand must give customers what they seek; customers, in turn, pay money for the privilege. The extent to which these two dynamics balance each other can be defined as customer loyalty. There are many ways to create the right balance. Some of the most important are listed below. Good Communication The right amount of communication

July 31, 2012 No Comments