There are many reasons why big companies become leaders of a particular market or markets, however, in most cases, we can clearly identify two constants. These are added value (or differentiation) and a vision. It is debatable if the original company or brand owners would succeed in the same fashion if they had to deal…
Some people are in favor of social networks and having an online presence, while a few are against the use of digital technology to support business marketing. In most cases, the negativity towards digital media is based on the personal opinion of a user and not on the support of numbers and the results of…
“I do a lot of promotions and discounts.” This is a very common response when any marketing agency asks a new client the obligatory question about their existing marketing plan. But is this the right approach on the client’s part? It is not that it is bad to give discounts or promote your products or…
Developing a marketing plan requires time and effort. It is not as complicated as it may seem, particularly for those who are very familiar with the company and its products or services. It is very common to hear business owners talk about marketing and, despite this, when asked about their marketing plan, almost none of…
Branding is not an easy concept to grasp. It often confuses people and, most of the time, small business owners have no idea what the difference between branding and marketing is. Why would this be important for a company? Isn’t it the same goal?
Online trends tend to change at supersonic speed, and platforms that are popular today could be abandoned en masse tomorrow and disappear into oblivion. However, in recent years, some trends have provided some stability to companies and platforms. At Twelve12, we have seen our video production team in Orange County grow at a dizzying pace…
When it comes to branding there is no proven formula that works the same for every company; it depends on many factors and, if done well, it should be unique and successful no matter the size of the business. However, there are several companies out there that are willing to position themselves as a cheap…
When the world was taken hostage by the health crisis, some other changes came along with it. We couldn’t behave as usual; there were lockdowns, several companies closed their doors, children had to stay home and attend school remotely; et cetera. With all the restrictions in place, we were thrown on a 10-year-forward-leap regarding our…
One of the main issues when customers describe their online marketing is believing that buying online advertising space is as far as they should go. In some cases, they don’t even care who sees their advertising, as long as it is up and running and it gets them something back. Not even a purchase, for…
In recent weeks, voices expressing concern about the imminent recession that is expected to affect most countries have begun to make numerous business owners nervous. In many cases, companies have started planning cutbacks in different areas to navigate this problem. But is reducing certain activities of the company the best way to face this problem?
