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Last week I was traveling to meet clients and visit schools with my daughter.  I like to take these opportunities to observe local businesses.  I often see things done wrong, which is very frustrating — I sometimes feel like all the work I do training students both at the university and professionally through speaking and [...]

Local Business: Resisting the Urge to Match the Competition

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Ask a Marketing Expert was a little sparse this week, but the discussion was very meaningful.  Many small businesses face a problem similar to the one posted by a restaurant owners this week.  He faces competition for limited customers and one competitor is getting more sales because he’s using a coupon to draw customers.  What [...]

Employment Opportunities: India, Scholarships, Leadership Training

India I am looking for fresh graduates to be groomed as Health Care Services Marketing Executives. This role has the twin advantages of serving a social cause and earning a good salary. We are offering a package of Rs 3 Lakhs Plus. Graduates with a Science background up to XII will qualify for this position. [...]

ConvergeUS: Using Tech for Social Good

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Wednesday night ConvergeUS launched in DC with the slogan of “Working with Tech.  Winning with Tech”  The kickoff reception for about 200 DC area folks working in technology, innovation, education, government, and social media boasted a whos who of tech including: FCC Chair, Julius Genachowski Joseph Was, Jr, Sr VP of External Affairs of Comcast [...]

Definition of Marketing Series: Marketing Strategy

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This installment of the Definition of Marketing Series defines marketing strategy. The Definition of Marketing Strategy also highlights how marketing strategy supports the success of the firm and elements forming a Marketing Strategic Plan. I’ve also provided resources for those wanting to know more about marketing strategy.

Ask a Marketing Expert: Social Media Facts, BlogTalkRadio, and SEO

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25 Social Media Facts Mark Eduljee If you are looking for a collection of ready-to use SM facts: 23 Social Media Facts to Share with Executives jeffesposito.com Whats going on at Microsoft Mark Eduljee ‎1) Annual Microsoft MVP summit (most valuable professionals). 4 days of enabeling a worldwide net of community experts embedded/talking to our [...]

Employment Opportunities: Aldi, USB, Amtrak, AOL, and More

TJX UG/INTERN Corporate Merchandise Training Program* Job # 21282773 Deadline – 3/17/11 * Fin. /IB, Mgmt. /Hosp., Mktg., Supply Chain, Acct., Majors Planning & Buying Intern*: Job # 2128774 Deadline – 3/17/11 * Fin. /IB, Mgmt. /Hosp., Mktg., Supply Chain, Acct., Majors UBS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS Overview of the Sophomore Symposium Program: Three-day, expenses-paid, immersion into [...]

Definition of Marketing Series: Segmentation and Targeting

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Segmentation and target marketing are complementary techniques for separating a marketing into smaller, homogeneous groups, then selecting 1 or more groups as the focus of your marketing efforts. Segmenting is appropriate when naturally occurring groups exist within the market and target a group or groups is possible. Targeting is effective because companies can avoid direct competition and they can create offerings tailored to the needs of the target.

Branding, PIVOT, and Paid PR

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Brand Awareness I have a question from a linkedin connection: “what is the best way to create brand awareness for loyalty programs?” Nancy Loderick I say it would depend on the buyer persona for the loyalty programs. Where are the customers/prospects? Are they online? Where online? Depending on where these folks are, I would focus [...]

Job Opportunities: Microsoft, AOL, IBM and Many More

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond UG/INTERN Assistant Bank Examiner Intern* Job # 2129083 Deadline: 2/13/11 *All Majors – Sophomores & Juniors The Advisory Board UG/FT Marketing Associate: Job # 2128210 Deadline 2/16/11 G.E. UG/MBA FT Contracts Management Leadership Program Job # 2128630 Deadline – 2/17/11 TJX UG/INTERN Corporate Merchandise Training Program* Job # 21282773 [...]

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