If you haven’t yet started to us your vehicle as a marketing tool, what are you waiting for? The statistics are overwhelming that getting your message on the road, so to speak, will result in significant benefits. Consider this:
• Mobile advertising is the most effective and efficient form of outdoor advertising; it reaches more consumers at a lower cost per thousand impressions (CPM).
• Media targeting vehicle drivers and passengers reaches more than 95% of Americans.
• The average American has traveled 302 miles in the past seven days.
• One vehicle wrap can generate between 30,000 and 70,000 daily impressions.
• Fleet vehicle wraps are well suited for many types of advertising campaigns, including new product launches and event marketing; they’re increasingly part of the marketing mix.
• Fleet vehicle advertising results in name recognition 15 times greater than any other form of advertising.
• Nearly one-third of viewers indicate they would base a buying decision on a mobile ad.
Our design team looks forward to working with you to create a full-color vehicle wrap that will result in a great ROI. This eye-catching form of advertising is a great way to turn your car into a mobile billboard without damaging it.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
5 Ways to Find Content Inspiration on Social Media
No matter how skilled a writer you are, the same scene plays out all the time: When it comes to writing the content for an email or planning a social media post, a minor panic sets in. Where will this content come from?
Before you stress out about this scenario, take a step back and realize that the answer is already right in front of you, on social media. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and even Google+ can be used as source material for your content needs.
Here are 5 easy ways to take some of the perspiration out of inspiration by using social media to get your creative content juices flowing:
1. Twitter, especially, is like the old water cooler in the office -- people will gather to talk about the subjects that are most important to them at that time, whether they be the weather, a sporting event, the economy, what they're eating, or something else. Monitor that channel and others using a tool such as NutshellMail, HootSuite, or TweetDeck to see what people are talking about, and use that information to create relevant and engaging content. Being topical and tying your content to those top-of-mind subjects can be very effective.
2. Every day, people are asking millions of questions on Twitter, about all kinds of topics, and you almost certainly have some of the answers they seek. You can create keyword searches (using the tools mentioned above) to monitor Twitter for specific words or phrases that are relevant to your business or organization.
3. You can also use tools such as Google Alerts and Twitter Search to monitor or search for keywords or subjects you are interested in, that you won't need to monitor for regularly. You may find that inspiration you need from another blogger or tweeter.
4. Ask! Tweet or post to Facebook a daily or weekly open-ended question that's relevant to your product, service, or organization, and then use the answers creatively to generate content. Or, you can use a tool like Facebook Questions to poll your fans about a hot topic and use the results as the starting point for a blog post, email article, follow-up social media post, or perhaps you might decide to just share the answers as is.
5. You don't know everything, and letting people know this can actually be very effective in generating content ideas. You might start a blog post that's something along the lines of "50 Ways to Use Our Product," only write a few, and ask your readers for their suggestions. The point is to recognize the resourcefulness, intelligence, and insight of your customers, and encourage them to offer it, feature it, and share it.
Source: ctctsocial@constantcontact.com
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Before you stress out about this scenario, take a step back and realize that the answer is already right in front of you, on social media. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and even Google+ can be used as source material for your content needs.
Here are 5 easy ways to take some of the perspiration out of inspiration by using social media to get your creative content juices flowing:
1. Twitter, especially, is like the old water cooler in the office -- people will gather to talk about the subjects that are most important to them at that time, whether they be the weather, a sporting event, the economy, what they're eating, or something else. Monitor that channel and others using a tool such as NutshellMail, HootSuite, or TweetDeck to see what people are talking about, and use that information to create relevant and engaging content. Being topical and tying your content to those top-of-mind subjects can be very effective.
2. Every day, people are asking millions of questions on Twitter, about all kinds of topics, and you almost certainly have some of the answers they seek. You can create keyword searches (using the tools mentioned above) to monitor Twitter for specific words or phrases that are relevant to your business or organization.
3. You can also use tools such as Google Alerts and Twitter Search to monitor or search for keywords or subjects you are interested in, that you won't need to monitor for regularly. You may find that inspiration you need from another blogger or tweeter.
4. Ask! Tweet or post to Facebook a daily or weekly open-ended question that's relevant to your product, service, or organization, and then use the answers creatively to generate content. Or, you can use a tool like Facebook Questions to poll your fans about a hot topic and use the results as the starting point for a blog post, email article, follow-up social media post, or perhaps you might decide to just share the answers as is.
5. You don't know everything, and letting people know this can actually be very effective in generating content ideas. You might start a blog post that's something along the lines of "50 Ways to Use Our Product," only write a few, and ask your readers for their suggestions. The point is to recognize the resourcefulness, intelligence, and insight of your customers, and encourage them to offer it, feature it, and share it.
Source: ctctsocial@constantcontact.com
Sign-A-Rama - Kearny Mesa in San Diego
5 Ways to Find Content Inspiration on Social Media
Holiday Banners - Announce Your Sale With Holiday Cheer
By Eli Kahn
A sales banner can offer a tremendous amount of value to your company. They're large, noticeable and get straight to the point. They're also manufactured from sturdy vinyl, so they will last a long time. If you are not using a banner to promote your sales already, then you are selling your business short. However, even if you are already using this great marketing tool, you should consider creating a sales banner that caters to the holiday season.
Many companies spend a lot of money to make sure their holiday shopping experience is just right. Some will add holiday cheer in their front window displays or around the store itself. Others will send out special flyers to wish a happy holidays while notifying about a great sale. Regardless of how businesses are using flyers, their goal is universal: they want to show their customers that they care about the holidays and display holiday spirit.
Holiday banners will allow you to easily display your festive spirit to your customers. In order to achieve this, your sales banner should be showing your appreciation for the holiday season in addition to the regular sales information. You can impart this by signing the sales message with "happy holidays" or by including related imagery. Either way, your customers will appreciate your involvement in the important time of the year.
One of the best things about a holiday sales banner is that you will be able to reuse it during for years to come. It's an extremely easy way to be a part of the joyous time, while also promoting your business. Your customers will appreciate the welcoming, festive spirit of your sales banner and will recognize that you care about sending your best wishes to all - not just your revenue. Don't hesitate to create a sales banner during this holiday season and get involved in all the cheer and festivities.
A vinyl holiday banner will last through many seasons, making it a wise investment for your company.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eli_Kahn
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A sales banner can offer a tremendous amount of value to your company. They're large, noticeable and get straight to the point. They're also manufactured from sturdy vinyl, so they will last a long time. If you are not using a banner to promote your sales already, then you are selling your business short. However, even if you are already using this great marketing tool, you should consider creating a sales banner that caters to the holiday season.
Many companies spend a lot of money to make sure their holiday shopping experience is just right. Some will add holiday cheer in their front window displays or around the store itself. Others will send out special flyers to wish a happy holidays while notifying about a great sale. Regardless of how businesses are using flyers, their goal is universal: they want to show their customers that they care about the holidays and display holiday spirit.
Holiday banners will allow you to easily display your festive spirit to your customers. In order to achieve this, your sales banner should be showing your appreciation for the holiday season in addition to the regular sales information. You can impart this by signing the sales message with "happy holidays" or by including related imagery. Either way, your customers will appreciate your involvement in the important time of the year.
One of the best things about a holiday sales banner is that you will be able to reuse it during for years to come. It's an extremely easy way to be a part of the joyous time, while also promoting your business. Your customers will appreciate the welcoming, festive spirit of your sales banner and will recognize that you care about sending your best wishes to all - not just your revenue. Don't hesitate to create a sales banner during this holiday season and get involved in all the cheer and festivities.
A vinyl holiday banner will last through many seasons, making it a wise investment for your company.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eli_Kahn
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Holiday Banners - Announce Your Sale With Holiday Cheer
9 Active Listening Steps to Effortlessly Sell Prospects
By Sam Manfer
Interviewing is the most important step of sales calls and relationship development. Interviewing requires asking stimulating questions that get prospects to discuss their wants relative to what you’re offering. However, interviewing also requires active listening. That is, listening with an ear to learn and understand.
When someone opens up, it’s a major step in selling them or building your relationship. Some people require more effort than other to open up. That’s why you have to have a strategy to get people talking. But no matter how much effort is required, when that prospect starts talking, it’s time for you to start listening, gathering information and not interrupting.
Interrupting shuts people down or makes them defensive. So if your prospect is somewhat on tract, let him talk and you’ll gather a boat load of relevant information. Keep in mind, people answer your questions in their own way and it’s usually not in the direct way you’d like. So give them a little slack and let them ramble a bit. Your attention will show them you’re interested, while you learn their issues and wants and the subtleties of what will make them warm to you.
An Interviewing Strategy
I have a process I use for all my sales calls. It consists of 1- asking open ended questions about issues and concerns as they relate to my services, then 2 - listening. While listening, 3 - I take notes, underlining powerful and ambiguous words that I’ll get more clarity on later. Once the prospect has finished talking and explaining, 4 - I ask him to define his meaning of power words, such as low price, good service, reliable company, etc. Once I understand, 5 - I expose and entice the prospect with benefits and/or features he didn’t mention but I feel he should have. From this questioning, listening and suggesting sequence I feel I know what’s wanted, but 6- I confirm back to the prospect to see if I got it correctly and so he realizes I understand. If so, 7 - I ask if he is interested in hearing my presentation of how I can help him. After I present, 8 - I ask how he feels about what I just presented. If good, 9A - I ask for his commitment. If ambivalent or not so good, 9B - I clear up concerns and/or objections and then ask for his commitment.
Each of these steps has power and purpose. It is extremely effective for sales calls and relationship development meetings. It will produce all the information so that you can structure a presentation to move prospects to commitment, or cement relationships or to indicate that you’ve got a non-buyer at this time and it’s time to leave.
Test It Out
Next person you’re with – wife, child, friend, waiter, etc., ask an open-ended question and don’t speak for (4) seconds. This will be a major challenge, but work on it. When she/he starts speaking, don’t interrupt. Just keep nodding. Notice how much this person tells you.
Now pick out something she/he said and ask to clarify it. I.e. The waiter says, “The fish is really good tonight.” You say, “What is it about the fish that makes it so good?” Wait for him to talk and notice how much more you learn about the fish.
Now offer up something the waiter didn’t say, but you feel he should have said, such as, “You didn’t say anything about the freshness of the fish, or the seasoning, or what other customers have said about tonight’s fish.” You’ll notice you’ll get even more information.
I could continue with the remaining steps, but it would get a little crazy. You’re not trying to sell the waiter. However, for those you are trying to sell, you’ll have to practice with someone how you’ll implement the 9 steps above. As logical and simple as they sound, they are difficult to do. And if you think you can short cut the process, test it both ways. But, I’m confident you’ll discover you get to where you want to be faster and easier implementing all 9 steps.
Source: http://www.sammanfer.com/
Sign-A-Rama - Kearny Mesa in San Diego
Interviewing is the most important step of sales calls and relationship development. Interviewing requires asking stimulating questions that get prospects to discuss their wants relative to what you’re offering. However, interviewing also requires active listening. That is, listening with an ear to learn and understand.
When someone opens up, it’s a major step in selling them or building your relationship. Some people require more effort than other to open up. That’s why you have to have a strategy to get people talking. But no matter how much effort is required, when that prospect starts talking, it’s time for you to start listening, gathering information and not interrupting.
Interrupting shuts people down or makes them defensive. So if your prospect is somewhat on tract, let him talk and you’ll gather a boat load of relevant information. Keep in mind, people answer your questions in their own way and it’s usually not in the direct way you’d like. So give them a little slack and let them ramble a bit. Your attention will show them you’re interested, while you learn their issues and wants and the subtleties of what will make them warm to you.
An Interviewing Strategy
I have a process I use for all my sales calls. It consists of 1- asking open ended questions about issues and concerns as they relate to my services, then 2 - listening. While listening, 3 - I take notes, underlining powerful and ambiguous words that I’ll get more clarity on later. Once the prospect has finished talking and explaining, 4 - I ask him to define his meaning of power words, such as low price, good service, reliable company, etc. Once I understand, 5 - I expose and entice the prospect with benefits and/or features he didn’t mention but I feel he should have. From this questioning, listening and suggesting sequence I feel I know what’s wanted, but 6- I confirm back to the prospect to see if I got it correctly and so he realizes I understand. If so, 7 - I ask if he is interested in hearing my presentation of how I can help him. After I present, 8 - I ask how he feels about what I just presented. If good, 9A - I ask for his commitment. If ambivalent or not so good, 9B - I clear up concerns and/or objections and then ask for his commitment.
Each of these steps has power and purpose. It is extremely effective for sales calls and relationship development meetings. It will produce all the information so that you can structure a presentation to move prospects to commitment, or cement relationships or to indicate that you’ve got a non-buyer at this time and it’s time to leave.
Test It Out
Next person you’re with – wife, child, friend, waiter, etc., ask an open-ended question and don’t speak for (4) seconds. This will be a major challenge, but work on it. When she/he starts speaking, don’t interrupt. Just keep nodding. Notice how much this person tells you.
Now pick out something she/he said and ask to clarify it. I.e. The waiter says, “The fish is really good tonight.” You say, “What is it about the fish that makes it so good?” Wait for him to talk and notice how much more you learn about the fish.
Now offer up something the waiter didn’t say, but you feel he should have said, such as, “You didn’t say anything about the freshness of the fish, or the seasoning, or what other customers have said about tonight’s fish.” You’ll notice you’ll get even more information.
I could continue with the remaining steps, but it would get a little crazy. You’re not trying to sell the waiter. However, for those you are trying to sell, you’ll have to practice with someone how you’ll implement the 9 steps above. As logical and simple as they sound, they are difficult to do. And if you think you can short cut the process, test it both ways. But, I’m confident you’ll discover you get to where you want to be faster and easier implementing all 9 steps.
Source: http://www.sammanfer.com/
Sign-A-Rama - Kearny Mesa in San Diego
9 Active Listening Steps to Effortlessly Sell Prospects
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Why Signs?
You’re literally surrounded by signs, everywhere you go. Some are subtle, others are loud, but there are a few things all signs have in common:
The degree to which your signage benefits your business will depend on its specific design and message. Just like any other marketing material, you can engage current and potential customers with compelling signage, or turn them off with signs that are confusing, ill designed or poorly written.
· They inform new and potential customers.
· They increase your sales.
· They identify your business.
· They build your business around the clock.
· They advertise your products and services.
In many instances, your sign may create the first impression people get of your business…so it’s important that you take the time to craft the right message and display it in a way that reflects your professionalism and ability to provide high quality products or services. We have plenty of experience helping companies ensure the image created by their signage is a magnet for new business…and we’d love to help you, too.
Why Signs?
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