One of the most talked about new products last summer was the KFC Extra Crispy Sunscreen. Yes, that's right, sunscreen that smelled like chicken. Actually, the product never reached retailers. But thousands of samples were sent to the media and given...

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Human psychology is an amazing thing.  Through our appearance and the way we communicate, we can easily influence those around us.  In marketing and sales, understanding what makes people tick is critical to success. The most persuasive people u...

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You’ve developed a product or service.  You’ve been marketing it and selling it.  And sales are plugging along.  But how do you get a real boost in sales? As we all know, it can be hard to take sales to the next level.  The good news is th...

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We pretty much saw it all during this campaign.  The Democrat nominee was not much of a surprise, but on the Republican side it seemed a bit like a publicity stunt when Donald Trump first took the stage (with 16 others) during the primary debates. ...

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“You had me at hello.” That’s a profound statement that goes well beyond the movie Jerry Maguire, where it became famous. First impressions can make all the difference in the world.  And marketing is all about first impressions.  When i...

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