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Getting into word of mouth marketing

Word of mouth marketing is the most effective marketing tool around, yet one of the hardest to manage and monitor. A new report throws some light on this under-exploited marketing channel.

World's shortest marketing plan

Marketing plans – how they often mushroom into massive unworkable documents, and why the world’s shortest marketing plan is great.

London to Brighton bike ride 2006

Just got a place on the London to Brighton bike ride 2006 – a 58 mile bike ride on Sunday, 18 June with more than 30,000 riders taking part.

Comet – we live electricals

Working in marketing and PR it’s difficult to watch TV ads from a consumer point of view – I always find myself watching from a professional viewpoint. So Comet’s new strapline “??Comet – we live electricals??” got me thinking.

Marketers need digital experience to get on

Full mix experience in marketing used to mean knowing what you’re doing both above and below the line. Yet now, to be a full mix marketer you need to know how to manage and execute digital campaigns properly.

A great customer experience

On holiday we rented a holiday property that was a good example of how a great customer experience can differentiate a product or service from its competitors.

Is public sector marketing good for your CV?

When I moved to a marketing and PR job in the public sector, colleagues at the time were surprised. The experience I’ve gained so far has been invaluable, and I’d go so far as to say I think every marketing or PR professional would benefit from spending some time working in the public sector.