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Coffee, The Moon Landing, And A Game Of Poker

May 16th, 2012 | By Chuck McKay
Coffee, The Moon Landing, And A Game Of Poker

In share of mind, share of market, and poker, third position is a loser.



Physicists, Piano Tuners, and Market Research

May 9th, 2012 | By Chuck McKay
Physicists, Piano Tuners, and Market Research

When data’s not available, an informed estimate beats an uninformed guess.



The Circle Layout

May 9th, 2012 | By Chuck McKay
The Circle Layout

You should provide the circle layout to your artist for a very simple reason: she isn’t you.



Are Your Ads Working? Can You Prove It?

Apr 30th, 2012 | By Chuck McKay
Are Your Ads Working? Can You Prove It?

Thankfully, 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 McKay
How Many Pancake Restaurants?

On 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 McKay
Trends and Cycles and Advertising In Them

Give 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 McKay
Advertising Observations From My Hotel Room

Estimates 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 McKay
Will Advertising Sell What People Don’t Want?

Its 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 McKay
A Priest, A Rabbi, And A Minister Walk Into A Bar

Before 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



Is a Radio Remote Broadcast a Good Investment?

Sep 20th, 2011 | By Chuck McKay
Is a Radio Remote Broadcast a Good Investment?

There’s no sin in passing up an inexpensive opportunity which won’t benefit your company.