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Are Your Ads Working? Can You Prove It?
Apr 30th, 2012 | By Chuck McKayThankfully, we don’t see it often, but it is possible to have a negative Conversion Factor, in which your ads COST you sales.
How Many Pancake Restaurants?
Apr 30th, 2012 | By Chuck McKayOn nearly any list, most people can remember the top three with little effort. What if you’re not close to the top?
Trends and Cycles and Advertising In Them
Mar 1st, 2012 | By Chuck McKayGive compelling reasons that people who need your services should choose you. Start now, because it takes time to influence the way people think.
Advertising Observations From My Hotel Room
Feb 10th, 2012 | By Chuck McKayEstimates are that Americans ignore nearly 3,500 advertising impressions a day. Shouldn’t we be working to make our ads less like everyone elses?
Will Advertising Sell What People Don’t Want?
Dec 11th, 2011 | By Chuck McKayIts a common desire in retail to advertise the things which aren’t selling. This is frequently bad strategy. Very bad.
A Priest, A Rabbi, And A Minister Walk Into A Bar
Dec 11th, 2011 | By Chuck McKayBefore he starts this story the joke teller looks to the left, and then to the right to make sure he’s not about to be overheard