Does Advertising Work?

Does advertising work? On me, the answer is yes. Let me explain. For years I read Mac Addict magazine, now Maclife. One of the companies that advertised in the magazine was a website hosting company called Fat Cow. They had a nice little cartoon cow, an impressive list of qualities, and a reasonable price. I […]

How Much Influence Do Relationships Have on Proposal Selection?

There is a sermon that far too many people in this industry preach. I hear it all the time from experienced “marketing experts.” Over and over again they say, “don’t submit a proposal unless you have a relationship.” “Don’t waste your time and money subscribing to lead services, you won’t get anywhere without relationships.” If […]

Social Media Training for A/E/C Firms

Some people don’t understand what helping people has to do with marketing. I’m a big believer in doing the right thing and helping people make the right choices. The right choice is not always going to be your service or the widget you are selling. Believe it or not, sometimes the best marketing is actually […]

Can You Use Photos You Find On The Internet For Proposals?

I enjoy the messages and questions that come across the LISTSERV of the Society of Marketing Professional Services. One person recently asked this question: “Anyone willing to share information or provide a resource for information about copyright or use of image or articles (such as google, etc.)?” This is typically a legal question. And while […]