What is Marketing?

Posted by admin on January 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

by art_you Yesterday, I had a great conversation with a colleague from a small business consulting firm. We met for coffee, began to chat about our work and processes when she asked me seriously and curiously, “So, what is marketing?” Wow. Now, that’s a great question. I didn’t reply with a textbook story about the four P’s, about how to sell or promote a product. To tell you the truth, I didn’t even think of mentioning sales, price or anything... Read More

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Vintage Ads

Posted by admin on January 20, 2010 · 2 Comments 

The Vintage Ad Browser is great for sublimating vintage ads when we’re in the off season of Mad Men. Times have changed, or have they?  Read More

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