Do you want to increase your visibility and exposure for your brand but don’t know how? No worries, we got you covered. We’ve done our research and have found the best ways to increase traffic for your website. In this 5-part blog series, we are going to discuss 10 ways to successfully drive traffic. In… Continue Reading How to Drive Traffic to Your Website: Part 1
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Know Thy Brand
The NYPD made headlines for all the wrong reasons. On Tuesday it tweeted out a call for photos of people along with police officers, using the hashtag #myNYPD. The photos could be featured on the police Facebook page, which was the intention behind the request. Not surprisingly, the hashtag was shortly hijacked, by people tweeting photos of… Continue Reading Know Thy Brand
A Lesson in Competitive Branding
Every now and then we see an ad, video or photo and think damn, that’s some good marketing. Seeing something fantastic from a brand or company is inspiring, and last week was no different. We came across a video from a leather company we had never previously heard of, called Saddleback Leather. Entitled “How to… Continue Reading A Lesson in Competitive Branding
Lessons in Fostering Lifelong Customers
Reading New York Mag last week, I came cross a feature on Warby Parker, the company from which I purchase my prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. And I somehow didn’t realize this before, but I am smack dab in the center of this company’s target demographic. They got me, and I didn’t even realize it was… Continue Reading Lessons in Fostering Lifelong Customers
Brands Like Oreo, Walgreens, Have Great Social Media Response to Super Bowl Blackout
During yesterday’s Super Bowl, Twitter was humming with activity about the commercials, with users joining the conversation by hashtagging #BrandBowl. The story of the evening, however, was definitely the half-hour blackout during the third quarter, and the brands that responded in clever ways. Oreo – which had a creative, fun TV spot in the first… Continue Reading Brands Like Oreo, Walgreens, Have Great Social Media Response to Super Bowl Blackout
The Small Details of Marketing and the Huge Difference it Can Make
Sure there’s a focus on the heavy artillery of marketing – traditional and online, but the most successful marketing – things that your customer notices the most – are the details. One company that does this well is The Disney Institute. One of the areas that this organization focuses on is the details: the doorknobs,… Continue Reading The Small Details of Marketing and the Huge Difference it Can Make
Does Your Company Have a Gold Standard of Service?
In all business categories, the defining decision a customer or client makes in determining whether to purchase from you or your competition comes down to one single element: service – the overall experience and delight of dealing with your company. How you structure your customer service experience is a critical part of your marketing plan,… Continue Reading Does Your Company Have a Gold Standard of Service?
Ad Agency Long Island, New York
The Perfect Fit— Where client and agency align for success. CGT Marketing is a resourceful, full-service business-to-business advertising and marketing agency specializing in developing and implementing customized, results-oriented programs for mid-size and larger companies. Our colleagues and clients recognize us as one of the outstanding ad agencies in Long Island. From strategic planning to the… Continue Reading Ad Agency Long Island, New York
The Magic Seven
These challenging economic times require us to be thoughtful, open minded and most of all sensitive to the drivers that make your business successful.We’ve been through two recessions since the 80’s and it is clear that the short and long term affects of cutting marketing efforts have proven to be negative. So, then what else… Continue Reading The Magic Seven
What Is Your Brand?
Successful branding creates a bond with each customer. The following is a way to begin to understand how you can differentiate your business and create an effective and long-term genuine brand. Company Business Brand Kinko’s/FedEx Copies and office supplies Your office Starbucks Coffee The third place Your Company ? ? The chart above is part… Continue Reading What Is Your Brand?