While watching the Thursday night football game on CBS last week, between the Bears and Packers, I noticed a Miller Lite ad from 1981 featuring John Madden. I was waiting for an updated twist on the 80s classic but the…
By applying some of the newest technology and opportunities in marketing today, you can better reach future customers. An estimated 234 million Americans use mobile devices an average of 2 hours per day with 51% researching a product or service…
Effective marketing does not take six-month sabbaticals or the Summer off. At the most, it can get away with two-week vacations, as long as it returns to the daily grind. Just like with any hard work, the ultimate reward…
Broadcast TV still remains the number one medium to promote a brand. By John Houle Which direction should your business take? Should your message be placed on TV, or is radio or digital advertising a better option? If you select…
By: John Houle As I write this the day of the 2014 general elections, I can’t help but pass on some perspectives I have learned during my past 17 years working on local and statewide political campaigns. Just as with…
Create a more interactive website for your customers, make your story more engaging, and increase traffic to your agency by: John Houle Many of you already know how video can enhance your agency’s visibility. The cashier who asks you if…
Five Lessons from Coach Vince Lombardi Applied to Your Marketing By: John Houle In many offices and locker rooms, you may have seen the famous speech by Vince Lombardi on “What it Takes to be Number One.” It may have…
You continue to see the barrage of TV ads from your competitors and have witnessed their domination of online searches. So, how can you compete, and what are some real marketing solutions you can implement to regain market share? Put…
By John Houle Back in 1993 the Got Milk campaign for the California Milk Processor Board was brilliant. It raised awareness and helped make milk cool again like other packaged beverages. But it’s time we Got Over It – at…
By John Houle I have heard the drum beat from the younger masses that email is dead, but if you’re serious about reaching business people in new media, then email marketing is still King. Email has 2.9 billion users worldwide.…