In a perfect world, the journey someone takes to become your customer would be a simple straight line: Someone sees your product. They buy your product. They use and enjoy your product...and then they do it all over again. In…

 “Never stop testing and your advertising will never stop improving.” David Ogilvy sometimes called the father of advertising, said those words back in the “Mad Men” era, long before digital advertising existed—but they still ring true. Ogilvy knew that to…

Food is an important part of our lives. Look at the number of social media posts that are devoted to food: images, recipes, restaurants, meals, ingredients and people craving their favorite snack. Everybody eats, and we often share the experience…

Walking the floor of any trade show is an exercise in sensory overload. Masses of people, sights, sounds, and sometimes even smells, all compete for the attention of the attendees. How do you stand out from the crowd? You’ve got…

The Digital Age has brought no end of new marketing opportunities and new perspectives on advertising. However, it hasn't spelled the end of traditional marketing tactics, and in fact some longstanding strategies are even more effective today. Direct mail is…

If your in-house marketing team is having to do more with less (as many are), it’s hard to keep up. Having a strategic partnership with an advertising agency can make all the difference. Here are five things to consider when…

This year, two of our favorite New Orleans brands partnered with the 610 Stompers, the city's one and only all-male dance crew, to promote the city’s favorite shot and beer combination - The 610. With Sazerac Rye Whiskey and Abita…

Social media. The name itself tells you that it's not about standing behind a wall (or sitting behind a screen) and shouting out a one-way message. Social media is social. It requires actual interaction. Real back-and-forth interest. Give and take.…

Today, as many as 85% of small and mid-size companies make the mistake of operating based only on a budget. Without a well-designed marketing plan, you fail to establish guidelines and proper direction, as well as run the risk of…

It’s not merely what you say, or how you say it. It’s also how it looks. I’m talking about font selection. It might not immediately seem like something that could affect your bottom line, but choosing the right fonts is…