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Some Realtors Do It Online!

Posted by Think Tank on Friday, October 4, 2013, In : onlne marketing 
There are a lot of ways to gain recognition and build a following in the professional world.  Getting known is an important step on the ladder of success in many fields.  Real estate is certainly no exception.  And there are a multitude of paths one can take to get noticed by their audience. 
Having a starring role on a hit television show is certainly one way, but not an easy one to accomplish.  Fortunately for Josh Flagg he was tagged by Bravo to appear in Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles ...

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Keep It Clean, People ... Dirty Doesn't Sell!

Posted by Think Tank on Thursday, September 12, 2013, In : promotions 
Getting the word out about your business is a great way to attract new customers and retain old ones.  If your shop is located on a busy thoroughfare, a vehicle emblazoned with your message and bold graphics can serve as an effective mobile [or stationary] billboard. Drive it around town when you pick up supplies or deliver your products ... or park it curbside in view of passersby and you could attract the attention of countless drivers and passengers in your own neighborhood.
However, just l...
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for ... Jake's

Posted by Think Tank on Saturday, September 7, 2013, In : promotions 
Promoting a small business isn't about placing ads in the local paper and offering a BOGO coupon or free appetizer with purchase.  It's about building a following and standing out from the crowd.  It's about creating a memorable identity and doing things that people remember and talk about, whether they were there or not.
Located in Atlanta's eclectic Fourth Ward district, Jake's Ice Cream & Sorbets knows all about this strategy.  The shop doesn't have a million-dollar facade or flashy Hollywo...
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A Sign of [Bad] Things to Come

Posted by Think Tank on Friday, August 9, 2013, In : brand building 
Every business owner on the planet knows the value of a good sign.  Properly placed and visible to passersby, a good sign can make the difference between survival and success.  Often this is one of the first investments a business owner makes when starting out on a new venture.  Nothing new to report there.
However, a bad sign can have the exact opposite effect.  Dingy, poorly lit, hidden signs can be the death of a new business ... or an existing one.  Every time I pass a retail establishment...
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Simple ... Subtle ... Subliminal

Posted by Think Tank on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, In : guerrilla marketing 
There are a lot of ways to spread the word about your business, and they don't always involve huge billboards and gigantic flashing signs.  Walking around Atlanta's midtown neighborhood, I recently spotted these signs [pictured below].  They were placed in numerous yards along a main thoroughfare, warning drivers to proceed cautiously through the area.  Undoubtedly the homeowners who placed them streetside have a connection to the cause.

As you can see, the signs are simple and relatively inex...
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Best Crack on Ponce

Posted by Think Tank on Monday, July 29, 2013, In : guerrilla marketing 
Sometimes you just need a little humor to get some attention.  While many medical professionals use somber images and serious headlines, one Atlanta chiropractor has been pushing the envelope for years.
 Dr. Patrick Greco of Midtown Place Chiropractic, in Atlanta Georgia has been using an edgy catch-phrase to turn the heads of passersby at his Midtown Place office.  The sandwich board [pictured] outside his clinic is practically a landmark in the Midtown area.  And his success is a testament t...

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Mastering the Subliminal Ad

Posted by ARTofHYPE on Monday, April 15, 2013, In : onlne marketing 

Mastering the Subliminal Ad

As with many other endeavors, in the world of marketing there is more than one way to skin the proverbial cat.  All too often, small businesses and professional practitioners focus too much on the direct message, the in-your-face advertisement.

Postcards, social media posts and follow-up letters frequently include a blatant ‘buy now’ message and little else of value.  Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for call to action messages in your marketin...


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Font Memories

Posted by Think Tank on Monday, April 15, 2013, In : brand building 

Font memories and a brand new you

It never ceases to amaze me how many professionals [doctors, lawyers, accountants, etc.] have totally neglected the concept of personal/professional branding.  Believe it or not, there is a multitude of ways to create an indelible image of your professional practice without compromising your integrity. In fact, building a brand image for your practice can result in increased business and professional recognition.

Let’s start with the font you choose to re...


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Gorilla Marketing 101

Posted by Think Tank on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : guerrilla marketing 

GUERRILLAS IN THE MIDST

 

ENDANGERED SPECIES

Small business owners who haven’t familiarized themselves with 21st century technology are quickly moving toward extinction.  While they spend all their profits running exorbitantly expensive advertisements in multiple media [print, radio, cable], their more creative competitors are gaining fame and fortune using the much more effective [and fun] tactics espoused by such advertising giants as Coca-Cola, Nike, Yahoo!, Adidas, Subaru, Google, Ch...


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5 ways to market your business online for free

Posted by artrageous on Sunday, September 27, 2009, In : onlne marketing 
  1. Craig's List
    Create a Craigslist account for your business and post something there several times a week under a variety of categories. Always include an eye-catching graphic, exciting headline and link to your website.

  2. MeetUp
    At the very least, create a MeetUp profile for your business. Include your logo and business-related photos. Write an interesting company bio. Include links to your favorite sites (including your own), and join groups whose interests are aligned with your own. Consider se...

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