Thursday, February 26, 2009

MM Takes Home an ADDY!!


Congratulations to Marketing Matters for winning a BRONZE ADDY AWARD in the Special Event Invitation category!! We were asked to create an invitation for The Boardwalk at St. Charles Bay's Founders Party. They were unveiling plans to a select VIP crowd for a luxury development in Rockport, TX over 4th of July weekend. The theme of the party was a "Jimmy Buffet Bash", and that's how the coconut invitation came to life. Invitees were surprised with a small white box filled with green grass & a coconut filled with all the party details. There was a such a great response, it even got it's own press release in the Corpus Christi Caller Times!


Monday, February 9, 2009

things to remember....




Keys to any brand's success during an economic downturn are:


  • Simplicity- non-essential product features that encourage customers to trade up will be less relevant & attractive

  • Honesty- be true to your customers & pricing this will garner goodwill and customer loyalty

  • Clarity- be clear in your message to the consumer, no more reading between the lines

Innovation and value will triumph, and only retailers & industries who continue to provide a gratifying shopping experience coupled with surprising value will survive. Digital media will continue to flourish, allowing companies to operate & market more effectively. Speak directly to your customers and don't lose site of their value.