5ives: Media Metrics to Know

Fundamentals Before we dive too far into this article, I want to toss out a quick crash course in media buying. Since most people are familiar with terms like demographics and ratings, I’ll use broadcast media (TV and radio) for the bulk of the examples....

10 Excuses for Not Getting Testimonials

It’s time to help others help you help you. It’s time to get your brand evangelists to tes-ti-fy! It’s time to bring testimonials to the forefront of your marketing objectives and let your good work be shared by those who appreciate your efforts....

Email Marketing Built to Survive Inbox Bankruptcy

Inbox bankruptcy refers to a recent phenomenon whereby people finally decide to purge all their unread email messages due to a feeling of being overwhelmed by how far behind they are in acting on these messages. This means eliminating any cause of clutter and stress....

5ives: Bad Sending Habits for Email Marketing

We’ve already established that people are starting to hit the reset button on email. It’s probably for the best because I think we all receive notifications about companies we don’t care about or have lost their luster. Personally, email marketing is...