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Free Shipping a Must in this Economy?

Consumers are telling researchers that free shipping is a critical buying factor these days. In a recent comScore study, 72% of consumers said that if an e-commerce site eliminated free shipping, they would switch to a site that offers free shipping. The LA Times found that nearly 80% of consumers are more likely to shop [...]

[ More ] February 16th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

Generate Traffic with SEO-Friendly Press Releases

As more and more marketers are discovering, press releases are a good way to increase your website traffic without much in the way of out-of-pocket costs. But with an average of more than 2000 press releases issued every business day, you’ve got to do more than just write a release. Sarah Evans has some good [...]

[ More ] February 16th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

Changing Perception in a Recession

In a bad economy, people tend to buy only the things they need – not the things they want. This means your marketing probably needs to change. Most likely, you’re a “nice to have”. You’ve got to become a “need to have”. Seth Godin calls for changing your perception so you can change your story.
Marketing [...]

[ More ] February 16th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

How to Reduce Your Media Costs by 20%

With a huge excess supply in media available, many marketers who were formerly forced to buy media on a cost-per-impression (or CPM) basis now find media firms ready to talk about pay for performance (or cost per lead). Gary Kreissman presents a 5-point approach to performance buying and a way to shave serious dollars off [...]

[ More ] February 16th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

Natural Advantages of Small Business in a Down Market.

Join in online when John Jantsch hosts Seth Godin and the two discuss what small businesses should do to take advantage of the advantages we face in a bad economy. Monday January 12 at noon Central Time. No charge.
Register here.

[ More ] February 16th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

Natural Advantages of Small Business in a Down Market.

Join in online when John Jantsch hosts Seth Godin and the two discuss what small businesses should do to take advantage of the advantages we face in a bad economy. Monday January 12 at noon Central Time. No charge.
Register here.

[ More ] January 7th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

How to Reduce Your Media Costs by 20%

With a huge excess supply in media available, many marketers who were formerly forced to buy media on a cost-per-impression (or CPM) basis now find media firms ready to talk about pay for performance (or cost per lead). Gary Kreissman presents a 5-point approach to performance buying and a way to shave serious dollars off [...]

[ More ] December 10th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

Changing Perception in a Recession

In a bad economy, people tend to buy only the things they need – not the things they want. This means your marketing probably needs to change. Most likely, you’re a “nice to have”. You’ve got to become a “need to have”. Seth Godin calls for changing your perception so you can change your story.
Marketing [...]

[ More ] November 26th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

Generate Traffic with SEO-Friendly Press Releases

As more and more marketers are discovering, press releases are a good way to increase your website traffic without much in the way of out-of-pocket costs. But with an average of more than 2000 press releases issued every business day, you’ve got to do more than just write a release. Sarah Evans has some good [...]

[ More ] November 24th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |

Free Shipping a Must in this Economy?

Consumers are telling researchers that free shipping is a critical buying factor these days. In a recent comScore study, 72% of consumers said that if an e-commerce site eliminated free shipping, they would switch to a site that offers free shipping. The LA Times found that nearly 80% of consumers are more likely to shop [...]

[ More ] November 22nd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Marketing in a Recession |