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Plumber Invests Heavily in Creating a Distinct Brand
As Bob Oates explains his drain cleaning and plumbing firm’s integrated marketing campaign, it’s hard to determine what’s more impressive: the number...
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What Is a Trademark and Why Do You Need One?
Good branding and marketing weren’t invented yesterday. Consider the story of John K. Hogg of Frederick, Maryland, a manufacturer of soap. Mr....
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The Benefits of Blogging
More businesses are starting their own blogs. Financial planners have them. Doctors and dentists have them. Marketers definitely have them. And service...
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Radio Ads Build Plumber’s Brand
Word-of-mouth referrals often serve as a plumber’s best, and least expensive, form of marketing. But at Zeitler Plumbing in Cecil, Wisconsin, third-generation...
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The Trick to Getting Local Press Coverage
It’s one thing to find out your local paper is writing a story on your small family-owned plumbing company. It’s quite another...
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Branding Your Company — Without Big Money
If you’ve ever taken a marketing class or attended a marketing seminar, the speakers always talk about branding. They say: “You have...
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A Nice Van Can Boost Your Brand
Building a recognizable brand with a positive image is important. It’s often the difference between a new customer calling you or your...
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Why Your Service Van Wrap Design Stinks
Your vans are much more than simply service vehicles. They provide a great canvas to advertise a company brand. However, according to...
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Top 5 Internet Marketing Trends to Dominate 2014
It’s true enough that the Internet has radically changed the way marketing is done — but it’s just as true that the...
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5 Secrets From Web Design Professionals
It can be a challenge keeping up with technology, let alone mastering it. Tablets, mobile devices, SEO, Google Analytics, social media —...











