Christmas is coming!
As ever, the year seems to have flown by with the customary gasps of disapproval at the likes of Myer for showcasing their festive displays in September, being voiced regularly by the masses. Whilst this may seem a tad early,
Talking about my generation?
Generational marketing is a key tool when segmenting your marketing audience as it provides a useful method of defining marketing strategy, channels and messaging. However, the effectiveness of generational marketing really boils down to how well you know the behaviours
Word up!
The written word has undergone a major transformation in the past two decades. With the advent and mass adoption of the internet, social media and SMS messaging into our lives, the way we write has had to adapt to suit
Matching customer expectations with reality
At some point in our lives we will all be drawn in by the lure of powerful marketing, only to be utterly disappointed by reality when a product or service fails to live up to our expectations. Even if you’ve
Like Ps in a pod
Hands up if you think price is the main decision-making factor when it comes to purchasing choices? If so, you may want to think again. With so many businesses focussing on cost to differentiate themselves from their competitors, it is
Sell the benefit, not the comparison
All too often, businesses compare their product or service with their competitors in marketing campaigns which might on the face of it seem logical, but often means they miss out on communicating the value of their offer directly to their
A Digital Tool Kit for Parents: A beginner’s guide to social media and device configuration
Forte Marketing has put together a handy bite-sized guide to help adults (specifically parents), get to grips with the ins and outs of key social media platforms, iOS and Android device configurations. The guide provides a top-level overview of the
You’ve got the leads, so now what?
You’ve done everything right – your brand is killing it, your digital presence is well balanced, your products and services meet the needs of your customers and your website and brochures are well written, contain beautiful imagery and are up
Meet your new boss, the customer!
“The customer is king” is probably one of most overused clichés in business having been recited in Boardrooms and offices for decades to the point where the message is almost taken for granted and arguably, has lost much of its
Marketing in 2019 – what you need to know
As 2018 draws to a close and the festive celebrations gather momentum, December is also traditionally the time of year when conversations centre around how fast time is passing us by - before we know it, we’ll be ringing in