Tag: competition
Private Label Power
April 18, 2021
The pandemic has made private labels extra popular. In 2020, the CPG industry grew >10% and private labels accounted for 18% of that growth (IRI). Private brands represent $120 billion in U.S. grocery sales alone (Boston Consulting Group). Now more private brands are popping up across retail categories – especially segments with solid sales during the […]
The Sweetest Business Networking Event of the Year
January 15, 2017
Tonight, Toronto entrepreneurs put the ‘epic’ in epicurean. More than 100 guests attended the most decadent (and least nutritious) networking event of the year: Chocolate Chip Cookie Off 2017. Featuring 35 types of gourmet cookies lovingly crafted by baking professionals, CCCO2017 offered an audacious tribute to carbs. Despite the frosty winter weather, we came out […]
More than luck: 5 tips for winning sales proposals
March 17, 2015
To secure lucrative new clients, even the luck of the Irish may not be enough for your business. Instead, using written proposals as compelling sales tools can help your company stand out, win major accounts and boost your revenue fast. Apply these 5 tips to charm decision makers with strong sales proposals: 1. Use a […]
50 Shades of Grape: Marketing tips from wine masters
February 17, 2015
Tomorrow is National Drink Wine Day in the U.S. To celebrate a beverage that attracts consumers ranging from peasants to monarchs, let’s shine a spotlight on the wine industry – and how you can benefit from its marketing tips. Despite an influx of new wine drinkers, global wine consumption has decreased in recent years due […]
5 Ways Football Helps You Win in Business
January 27, 2015
Who knew beefcakes with pigskins could inspire better business? With the Super Bowl coming up fast, it’s a good time to review lessons from the football field and apply them in the boardroom. Use these football-inspired strategic communications tips to crush your competition: Stadium = Marketplace: How well do you understand – and deliver – […]
Case Study: Social Media Crisis Control
October 21, 2014
Situation: A client called me in a panic after receiving negative feedback on social media. A competitor attacked my client’s brand in a long, rambling post on LinkedIn, which concluded with the man promoting his own brand. Approach: Fortunately I had already collaborated with my client on a crisis communication plan and standard operating procedures […]
99 Ways to Score a Marketing Touchdown
February 3, 2014
Few companies can afford a $4 million TV ad during the Super Bowl. For the rest of us, here are 99 ways to tackle the competition and score a touchdown using simple marketing tactics. Marketing Planning 1. Revise or create a marketing plan for your business. 2. Revisit your market research. 3. Analyze your competition. […]