What is a random market – and are you serving one? January 24, 2014May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Marketing Do you know your ideal market, or markets? Were your marketing materials deliberately designed to appeal to this group? Read More
Credibility up in smoke? Building a brand in a controversial industry December 13, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Marketing Imagine your company not being graded for its merits, but on public perceptions based on lack of information or the actions of others. Read More
What if Virgin hired a Dragon? The importance of corporate alignment November 8, 2013July 15, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Marketing, Storytelling The term “corporate alignment” is often slipped into conversations, speeches or proposals in an effort to establish credibility. Read More
Stand out in a Controversial Market October 26, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Speaking If you think starting a business is difficult – try trail blazing in an industry that was completely illegal just a short time ago. Read More
In marketing, the client isn’t always right. Nor is the agency October 11, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Marketing Trying to please demanding or inexperienced clients often leads to ad agencies producing below-par campaigns that don’t help anyone. Read More
Company Culture and Fitting In October 3, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Speaking How do values and culture help employees enjoy their workplace and thrive?Read More
Advertising: short-term brilliance or long-term strategy? August 27, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Marketing, Storytelling Imagine that you are an established company who creates a product that is valued by consumers. Read More
Pacific Coastal Airlines Ad Campaign August 21, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Launch, Marketing, Storytelling Pacific Coastal’s passion is British Columbia. They are intimately familiar with the most idyllic and untouched parts of a province Read More
Sharing with new businesses May 30, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Speaking It’s nice to reach out to people starting companies and give them some guidance and a helping hand if possible. Read More
You Can’t Fire me – I don’t work here May 9, 2013May 27, 2020 by David Childs in Alignment, Business Retreat, Speaking Need somebody to tell it to you straight? Suspect that one of your execs is just along for the ride? Looking for untapped potential within your business? Want to push yourself and your team this year? Read More