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Farris Creates New TV Campaign for the Public Library

A new TV spot campaign called “Voices of the Valley” has been created by Farris Marketing on behalf of The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. In each 15-second spot, individuals of many ages and from many different walks of life explain how they use the Library and how it …

159 Types of Marketing

Did you know that there are 159 different types of marketing? From traditional advertising like TV and direct mail to social media, geo-fencing and digital marketing — and so many more. Take a look at the list below — but keep in mind that choosing the wrong marketing approach will …

Generating Ideas for Your Social Media and Digital Marketing

Imagine you’ve come up with a social media or digital marketing idea that gets your company’s customers really engaged. Followers are liking and sharing your posts, and sales are surging. Suddenly, you’re a hero. The boss has you make a presentation to the board of directors. Your presentation is sharp, …

Millennials Are Not Next Great Marketing Opportunity

What might the next great marketing opportunity be? Take a look at couples from two demographic groups and their relationship with a third group. The first couple are Millennials. They’re in their late 30s — both work, have a good income but a big mortgage, along with home maintenance, car …

Green Marketing: Big Deal or a Little Bit of Bologna?

“Always shop in air-conditioned comfort,” reads a line of type at the bottom of the newspaper ad for W.T. Grant Co. stores that ran in the El Paso Times (Texas) in 1959. I’ve seen that line in lots of old advertisements. My first thought was, ‘What’s the big deal? How can …

Makenna Ozenghar Joins Farris Marketing Team

Farris Marketing is pleased to welcome its newest employee, Makenna Ozenghar. Ms. Ozenghar will serve as an Account Manager and Social Media/Digital Marketing Specialist. Makenna Ozenghar received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2019 from Capital University in Columbus, with a double major in Communications and Public Relations and a minor in …

Make More Sales by Making It Easier to Buy

The grocery store manager looked at me and said, “Farris, you’re on ‘put backs.’ Start with that cart.” He pointed to a shopping cart overflowing with groceries, meats and dairy products. It had growing pool of melted Neapolitan-flavor Borden’s ice cream underneath. “And, clean up that ice cream.” he added. …

Who is Still Shopping in Retail Stores?

I took a straw poll yesterday. I wanted to know what portion of the retail business in the U.S. was now online. By the way, do you know why it’s called a “straw” poll? Wikipedia says it may allude to a straw (thin plant stalk) held up to see in what direction …