Monthly Archives: September 2008

Pass Along Value and Not Costs…

Posted on September 7, 2008 by angelo

It’s important to keep in mind that, during a recession, customers do not go away. They simply just become more conservative. Their decision to purchase is more critical and well thought out. Keeping your existing customers by renovating your perceived … Continue reading →

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The Value of Lifetime Value

Posted on September 7, 2008 by angelo

      magazine is a publication of which I am co-owner of that reaches music making students in grades 7 – 12, and their teachers, right in the classroom (www.intunemonthly.com). The over 42,000 middle and high schools it currently … Continue reading →

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Intro to CRM — Understanding and Managing Your Customer Relationships

Posted on September 7, 2008 by angelo

Readers, Meet Your New Customer   So why is it that some companies understand their customer’s needs and manage that relationship better than others? Think about it for a minute: Are you satisfied with your cell phone service provider? Which … Continue reading →

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Making Your USP a Part of the Corporate Culture

Posted on September 7, 2008 by angelo

There was a popular consumer electronics store in the Northeast called “Nobody Beats the Wiz”. Although it was commonly referred to as “The Wiz”, I was always impressed by the fact that they went so far as to include their … Continue reading →

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How to Find YOUR USP (Unique Selling Proposition)

Posted on September 7, 2008 by angelo

Developing a Unique Selling Proposition is not easy. To start, think about a new prospective customer that you’d like to attract to your business for the first time and see if you can answer the following question:   “Why should … Continue reading →

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Stand Out, Get Noticed and Gain Market Share with Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Posted on September 7, 2008 by angelo

: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up one finger] Curly: This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don’t mean ____. Mitch: But, what is the … Continue reading →

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Marketing During a Recession… Smart Marketers Ride the Wave

Posted on September 2, 2008 by angelo

As we near, or endure, an economic recession (depending on who you speak with), I have noticed companies of all sizes cautiously pulling back on expenses, cutting staff and severely limiting their marketing budget. It is understood among these companies … Continue reading →

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Safeguarding Your Business against a Recession with Improved Customer Relationship Management

Posted on September 2, 2008 by angelo

In my last Business Currents article, iMarketing During a RecessionOe Smart Marketers Ride the Wavei, I shared the unique and inevitably current opportunity for smart marketers to sustain or gain market share and revenues during an economic recession. Itis true … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing

Posted on September 2, 2008 by angelo

It’s happening again! The ways smart marketers communicate with, influence and generate response from customers is evolving in monumental proportion. With the introduction of Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing, businesses of all sizes now have the unique opportunity to … Continue reading →

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