Does advertising work? On me, the answer is yes. Let me explain. For years I read Mac Addict magazine, now Maclife. One of the companies that advertised in the magazine was a website hosting company called Fat Cow. They had a nice little cartoon cow, an impressive list of qualities, and a reasonable price. I […]
How Much Influence Do Relationships Have on Proposal Selection?
There is a sermon that far too many people in this industry preach. I hear it all the time from experienced “marketing experts.” Over and over again they say, “don’t submit a proposal unless you have a relationship.” “Don’t waste your time and money subscribing to lead services, you won’t get anywhere without relationships.” If […]
Can You Use Photos You Find On The Internet For Proposals?
I enjoy the messages and questions that come across the LISTSERV of the Society of Marketing Professional Services. One person recently asked this question: “Anyone willing to share information or provide a resource for information about copyright or use of image or articles (such as google, etc.)?” This is typically a legal question. And while […]
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