Cause Marketing is a Scam!

Why Cause Marketing is good? Business Improves reputation – differentiates brand Stimulates brand loyalty and preference Increase positive brand exposure to consumers – leads to favorable treatment from stakeholders and consumers Increase bottom line Consumers view brand more favorably if they are connected Helps gain and retain more employees Many companies take advantage of the … Continue reading

The Art of Listening – Your Brand’s Consumer Perception

Introduction I have chosen to compare 2 nutritional supplement competitors within the health & fitness industry: Optimum Nutrition and Gaspari Nutrition. They are two of the highest rated supplement product suppliers worldwide. Both specialize in bodybuilding products, but offer variations in product and marketing strategies. Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition (ON) is a subsidiary of Glanbia, … Continue reading

Social Media Analytics – What, Where, When, Why, Who, How?

Michael Senger http://www.stonemass.com/blog/category/social-media/ Michael Senger points out that social media is a collaboration of all online media outlets (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Flikr, MySpace, etc.) and not just Facebook and Twitter. He states that ‘The platform and technology change, but that the customer is always driven by the same behavior, they just use different tools’. He … Continue reading