Marketing and media

What do Gallagher, Evil Knievil, and Bert Kreischer have in common? These three entertainers have unique brands, but one thing stands true for each of them, their weird branding works. People of all ages nationwide can tell who they are. They are memorable. So how can businesses learn from these examples of weird branding that … Continued

Recently, someone asked me an interesting question. “How do you view the world from the perspective of a marketer?” I was stumped. The question caught me off guard. I strummed my fingers lightly on the table searching my brain for an answer. Then, it dawned on me. I am making this way harder than it … Continued

For the inexperienced B2B business, getting new leads is a simple proposition. It’s practically a law of physics: The more lead generation services you use, the more leads you get. After all, who doesn’t want more leads? If you can maximize your incoming leads by employing as many lead generation services as possible, that’s the … Continued

“Fish are friends, not food!” I’m sure you remember this iconic quote from Finding Nemo when Bruce, Anchor, and Chum invited Marlin and Dory to their Fish-Friendly Sharks support group. As a business owner, YOU are the shark, and your customers are the fish. This same friendly principle should be applied to your business model, … Continued

Hi there. Do you need a tissue after watching that? I sure did. Sorry to make you emotional, but it’s a perfect way to discuss psychological strategies examples in marketing. Duracell used a powerful tactic—emotional marketing. The bond between parents and children resonates with everyone, even the toughest viewers. That ad stirs emotions, making it … Continued

Everyone knows how to sell online. You stick to a simple acronym: AIDA. Then you set up a website and… …you have no idea what to do next. Fortunately, there are tools for people who have been in this exact scenario. But while it’s always good to be able to create an average website and … Continued

I was helping my brother with an estate sale once, and he was having trouble selling what we both thought was the prized item: a perfectly good printer. The printer had no major flaws. It was new-ish. He just didn’t need it anymore. The price was appropriate. In fact, it was a total bargain for … Continued

When COVID-19 struck and the government issued a mandatory quarantine, no one could have predicted or prepared for the financial and economic consequences. It’s been almost two months since then, and businesses are still closed or struggling to stay open.  HelpSquad, along with our sister companies LiveHelpNow and Insane Lab, sprung into action as soon … Continued

Concert tickets are expensive, and the price of music festival passes can be downright offensive. Not to mention, all the planning and spending that comes along with attending a multi-day event – transportation, accommodations, and time off from work. It’s a hassle and a big investment. But, in the end, millions of people just like … Continued

How to get your website visitors to give you those precious email addresses. “Give it, give it, give it, please…” You can beg and plead for your website visitors’ contacts, but not everyone is willing to give out his or her personal info.  There’s one thing that can get your website patrons to dish out … Continued