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Same Marketing Mistakes Made with Big and Small Budgets

Marketing is marketing. The same principles apply no matter what the budget. You need to understand your audience, target the most likely prospects, use the right media to do so, and develop a message that will stand out and connect with prospects. If you’re using direct marketing, you’re trying to …

Should You Be Using Branding or Direct Marketing?

What type of marketing are you currently using — branding or direct marketing? Which should you be using? They both get results, so first decide upon the result you want. If you want to change the culture, or create an image or a favorable impression that may lead to a …

Marketing When the Owner Is the Only Employee

It’s hard to imagine the economic power of small businesses in America because they are…well, ”small.” Individually, they don’t attract much attention. But day after day, small businesses represent the fulfillment of dreams, income for their founders and a big part of our economy. When President Trump issued a proclamation …

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 …