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A Killer, Step-By-Step Direct Mail Strategy for Green Industry Professionals
Jason Cupp | August 10, 2010
A Killer, Step-By-Step Direct Mail Strategy for Green Industry Professionals Would you like to be able to reach out to homeowners in a neighborhood your Green Industry business is working in? And do it in a professional and personal way that gets results? In this Case Study, Jason Cupp walks you through how his company did exactly this . . . keep reading
The 10 Rules of Advertising: What Every Landscaping Company Should Know About Advertising
Chris Heiler | June 24, 2010
The 10 Rules of Advertising: What Every Landscaping Company Should Know About Advertising Advertising landscaping services is effective for some landscaping companies but not others. Why is that? My 10 Rules of Advertising will answer that question . . . keep reading
Battle of the Burgers: "Where's the Beef" vs. Herb and the McDLT
Chris Heiler | April 15, 2010
Battle of the Burgers: "Where's the Beef" vs. Herb and the McDLT Most people remember Wendy's "Where's the Beef" advertising campaign. Do you remember "Herb" and the McDLT? Two of these famous advertising slogans were marketing gimmicks--one was based on a positioning strategy. Guess which worked? . . . keep reading
If You Must...: How to Make Print Advertising Work for You
Chris Heiler | October 27th, 2009
If You Must...: How to Make Print Advertising Work for You With this economy, we need a sound marketing strategy more than ever. Print advertising can often times be a waste of money...but it needn't be . . . keep reading
Advertising for Early Adopters: Go Where Your Competition Isn't
Chris Heiler | September 1st, 2009
Staying ahead of your competition is critical to the success of your business, especially when it comes to marketing yourself . . . keep reading
Positioning Your Business: Who is Your Real Competition?
August 25, 2009
By now you have probably seen the new Wendy's commercial a handful of times. Though not as funny and memorable as the classic Where's the Beef? spots, in my opinion, this ad is probably more effective . . . keep reading
August 2009 Podcast: Business and Marketing Strategies for Landscape Designers
August 2009 Podcast: Business and Marketing Strategies for Landscape Designers This month's podcast has a little bit of everything. Jason Cupp and I discuss past mistakes, big ideas and social media, including how to advertise successfully on Facebook . . . keep reading
Cross Promotion: Lessons from "John & Kate Plus 8" and Nemo
August 4, 2009
I've been noticing a lot of cross promotions lately, especially on television. John and Kate Gosselin and their 8 kids have been featured recently on the Food Network show Ace of Cakes . . . keep reading
Create a Buzz in the Neighborhood
May 12, 2009
Create a Buzz in the Neighborhood So you just sealed the deal with a client and they've hired you to install your grand landscape plan. Congratulations!!! . . . keep reading
Postcards and Your Direct Mail Marketing Strategy
Susan Cohan, APLD
Postcards and Your Direct Mail Marketing Strategy
Direct mail marketing can seem like an expensive and daunting venture for a small landscape business. Follow this 6 step process for successful postcard mailings . . . keep reading
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