Advertising, Market Research
Actually … No … Before we go any further, this is not about whether the Nike ad was good or bad, or whether you support Kaepernick’s, or Nike’s, stance or not. It is about being sure you have enough data before creating your headline or article. The...
B2B, Business Development, Consumer Purchase Decision Model
Lead generation is a critical component of both B2C and B2B marketing efforts but it seems to be a source of constant frustration rather than a corporate jewel in many companies. The reasons are many, as shown below, but everything hinges on an agreements between...
Advertising, B2B, Consumer versus Hi-Tech, Marcom, Social Media
You know what one looks like, but what does it have to do with high technology marketing? The figure below begins to tell the story graphically and we will cover it in more detail soon. The essence is that there are multiple layers between companies and their...
B2B, Consumer versus Hi-Tech, Marcom, Market Research, Positioning, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Websites
In an earlier post, I took exception to Marty Cagan’s take on marketing in high technology industries. However, there is one point we do agree on, and that is most people in high technology marketing really don’t know what they are doing. As a result,...
B2B, B2C, Category Creation, Consumer Purchase Decision Model, Hi-Tech Branding, Positioning
Apple’s introduction of the iPad Pro with a 12.9″ screen and optional detachable keyboard, poses an interesting question. Is it a copycat tablet or a new product category? This may seem a minor point, but it is really a major one. At Regis McKenna, we...
B2C, Hi-Tech Branding, Marcom, Positioning, Product Marketing
At CES 2015, a number of home IoT devices were announced and many will work with Apple’s HomeKit when they are actually released. Some will also work standalone and others will work with the equivalent of a “HomeKit Bridge” linking other proprietary and...
