Personal Selling

This is the one-on-one relationship between a sales rep and a customer, and is arguably the most successful form of promotion. Personal selling targets the very best Prospects, or potential customers, and provides immediate feedback that can be applied to the marketing strategy as well as the Selling Process. There are 6 steps in a […]

Sales Promotions

Sales promotions operate within advertising campaigns to motivate customers to visit the store and/or buy the product. By encouraging customers to buy items at a specific time and place, the consumer buying process is accelerated. For example, when brand advertising is combined with sales promotions, consumers are informed about the product or service while prompted […]

Creating an Advertising Campaign

Six common steps Identify Target Market All marketing / advertising should be market driven. Define Objectives Most creative decisions will be based on the objectives. Knowing what needs to be accomplished is crucial in determining execution. Determine a budget Spend too little, the campaign will fail. Spend too much, and the money is wasted. Select […]

Planning a Retail Strategy

Retail sales require a lot more “theater” than wholesale. A focused marketing attitude and an appealing environment are required. To this end, there are 5 considerations Merchandise The types and variety of products / services offered is a key element in how your store is perceived by the consumer. For example, bigger stores such as […]

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