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A Little Bit About Seth Godin

March 10, 2010
By BS Free Marketing
A Little Bit About Seth Godin

Anyone familiar with marketing is likely to stop and take note when the name Seth Godin is mentioned.  His contributions to the industry have drastically changed the way businesses advertise, helped improve their methods of approach in dealing with customers, and provided new avenues of dealing with our ever-changing world.  From starting his own...
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In Defense of Direct Mail

March 2, 2010
By BS Free Marketing
In Defense of Direct Mail

Direct mail is one of the more under-appreciated forms of advertisement. Often dismissed as junk mail, these mailings can have a much greater impact on customers than some advertisers would assume. Small local businesses can benefit greatly by reaching customers in their surrounding areas without spending the money that is required...
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Don’t Overlook Facebook

December 9, 2009
By BS Free Marketing
Don’t Overlook Facebook

Facebook represents a fantastic opportunity to engage with prospects and customers at zero cost and only the investment of a small amount of time.  Facebook is also an excellent networking tool because it attracts more adults than any other networking site and as such, it is very attractive for businesses looking for a target...
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What Can You Do With $50 and One Hour on the Internet to Market Your Business?

November 18, 2009
By BS Free Marketing
What Can You Do With $50 and One Hour on the Internet to Market Your Business?

The answer is you can do quite a lot to market your business on the internet. The reality is you will need to spend more time on the net but not necessarily more money.  The reason for this is that so much is available on the internet in terms of resources and huge numbers of...
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Your Unique Selling Proposition – Win More Customers by Being the Cheapest, Easiest, or Fastest

October 19, 2009
By Alyssa
Your Unique Selling Proposition – Win More Customers by Being the Cheapest, Easiest, or Fastest

Whether you're starting a business or looking to change your current one, you can appeal to different types of customers based on what factor you choose to emphasize - being cheapest, easiest, or fastest!
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Promo Items – Is It Worth It?

September 30, 2009
By BS Free Marketing
Promo Items – Is It Worth It?

Believe it or not, those promotional keychains, t-shirts, and coffee mugs that companies give out are part of an $18 billion dollar industry. Promotional products are considered to be a good and inexpensive way to promote brand awareness, though many companies have cut this type of marketing out of their budget because of...
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Personal Branding – Facebook Don’ts

September 28, 2009
By BS Free Marketing
Personal Branding – Facebook Don’ts

Facebook, like many other websites, saw its beginnings in a dorm room. When a Harvard student decided to take photos from different houses’ “facebook” pages and establish a rating system he got into some big trouble. But what was born is the biggest social networking site in the world. Following on the heels...
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Marketing Campaigns that Relate to the Times – Marketing in a Recession

August 25, 2009
By Alyssa
Marketing Campaigns that Relate to the Times – Marketing in a Recession

Marketing isn’t just about pushing your message and promoting your company. It’s about appealing to your audiences in order to motivate them to buy from you or to shape their perception of your business. As such, it’s important to relate to your customers – to discuss their needs, acknowledge their fears, and enable their...
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Top Ten Office Space Websites in the US

August 1, 2009
By BS Free Marketing
Top Ten Office Space Websites in the US

Cityfeet.com – Cityfeet is a leading website in the office space world with listings of available commercial real estate, including executive offices all over the USA. Costar.com – Cityfeet cannot be mentioned without mentioning Costar in the same breath. These two providers are neck and neck in...
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Taking the Marketing Gloves Off

May 19, 2009
By BS Free Marketing
Taking the Marketing Gloves Off

In the world of marketers, there’s no such thing as a true vocal minority. Why? Because everyone is vocal, we have to be, that’s our job. However, we do have a certain breed of marketer who often mistakes volume for excitement and shock for charm. The result is these self proclaimed marketing gurus who’ve...
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