Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Email marketing is often an effective and successful marketing channel. Whether you’re reaching consumers, or going directly to businesses, most people are communicating primarily via email and there are ways to target your lists and get your messages to the right inboxes.
You may have your message right, an engaging subject line, a quality list and know the best practices when it comes to time of day to send. But somehow, you aren’t getting the responses or conversions you want. Frustrating, right?
According to this article by Inc. that cites Return Path, there are three things that marketers should do that many don’t, including:
  • Pay attention to and track email complaints
  • Discover the underlying causes for email not going through
  • Confirm continued interest on the part of people receiving marketing email
View the entire article for more information.
For email marketing campaigns – and all other marketing services – contact Sagefrog Marketing Group. Visit www.sagefrog.com or call 215-230-9024.

Monday, December 3, 2012

The Progression of Familiar Brands' Logos



Companies that are well branded have very recognizable logos and identities. Think about some of the most successful companies – Apple, Coke, Nike, etc. Just by reading those names the logo almost immediately comes to mind. Curious about the progression over the years of some of your favorite logos? This artist took some of the most familiar brands and shows the progression of the logos from creation to the future. View the evolution of these logos here  – some future logo predictions may make you laugh, while others remain recognizable.

For branding, logo design, and identity, -- and all other marketing services – contact Sagefrog Marketing Group. Visit www.sagefrog.com or call 215-230-9024.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Why You Need Marketing



It’s natural in this economy to push outside costs to the back burner. And often times, businesses tend to feel they can cut their spend costs such as marketing or advertising in an effort to “protect” the business. But as we all know too well, you must spend money to make money. To sell your product or service to your customers they need to know about it, trust it and value the relationship – all which are built in a successful marketing campaign.

Read this story about a man and his hot dog stand for a good lesson in why you need marketing. For marketing services and planning, contact Sagefrog Marketing Group. Visit www.sagefrog.com or call 215-230-9024.