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What every mass marketer needs to learn from Groucho Marx

January 6, 2010 by Seth Godin with 142 views

Perhaps the most plaintive complaint I hear from organizations goes something like this, "We worked really hard to get very good at xyz. We're well regarded, we're talented and now, all the market cares about is price. How can we get large groups of people to value our craft and buy from us again?" Apparently, the bulk of your market... [read more]

10 Lessons Learned from 2009

December 24, 2009 by Holly Green with 208 views

Wow, what a year! 2009 has come and gone, and many of us are taking a huge sigh of relief. Going through one of the worst recessions in U.S. history will certainly take the wind out of your sails. But we appear to have weathered the worst of the storm. And while the economy might not rebound with the speed and vigor we would like, it... [read more]

#30: Here's a thought...

December 12, 2009 by BrianRoger with 211 views

An occasional series in which a review of recent posts on MyVenturePad reveals the following nuggets: That damned sauce At the end of the day, no one outside of search engine company employees know the secret sauce. The beauty of SEO is that it’s open to interpretation. There are a number of different theories about what’s effective... [read more]

How To Get Others Thinking Strategically

December 9, 2009 by Holly Green with 276 views

Which is more important for a business to engage in -- strategic planning or strategic thinking? If you answered “both,” you win the prize. What’s the difference between the two? Typically, strategic planning involves a formal process whereby company leaders and senior managers gather for a day or two and peer into the future to chart... [read more]

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