by Heather Hughes on October 25, 2016
Is your marketing head in the clouds, or are your feet firmly planted on the ground? I’m partial to both. (Is that an oxymoron?) Without big-picture strategy and a viable and profitable growth model in mind, those lousy feet tend to wander hither and tither. As Yogi said, “If you don’t know where you are […]
by Heather Hughes on December 27, 2013
It is apropos that this Christmas season I write of the best and perhaps only sustainable business strategy available to man. It’s the coattail strategy. Like those who accept Christ’s matchless grace gift of eternal life, not earned or deserved, but based only on Him and His work on the cross, so are successful business […]
by Heather Hughes on October 18, 2012
Hey there puppy fans, this is my final post of strategic marketing tips gleaned from puppy training. Previous posts discussed the importance of positioning and knowing your audience. Here I focus on messaging and tone. Tip 3. Messaging and Tone Messaging Those of us who’ve protected our favorite pair of shoes from a new puppy […]