So what is conscience marketing? Marketing, as a discipline, follows a very logical and structured process.  If you have ever studied marketing at any level, you will be familiar with the 7 P’s, a SWOT Analysis and positioning matrices.  However, one area, which always seems to draw a blank expression when asked about is a PEST…

Whatever anyone says, Marketing is merely a process.  It is not a dark art, and anyone pretending that there is a “secret marketing formula” for success, is talking cobblers.  Marketing is actually a very logical process.  You are simply creating a defined product and service for a defined audience and then putting the mechanisms in…

When most people think about what marketing is, their mind’s eye leaps to creative campaigns, brands, advertisements and promotions.  However, marketing covers a much wider remit than just promotional communications.  In fact, these are actually one of the last stages in the marketing strategy process.  The starting point for any sound marketing strategy is the financial metrics,…

One of the questions I get asked the most is “how do I measure my marketing activity?” Firstly, I am always pleased to hear this question, as when asking new contacts how their marketing activity is currently performing and delivering for the business, I am met with a shrug of the shoulders and bemused faces!…

……..and make sure that you generate a good return from it. In this blog, let’s get into the nitty gritty of marketing. Forget for a moment the excitement of re-branding designs, PR, and social media campaigns. Budgeting is critical in setting out a successful marketing strategy, so let’s take a look at how to set a marketing budget.…

So, first things first, what actually is a marketing audit?  Put simply it is a thorough review of everything that impacts upon the marketing of your business.  It usually comes as a surprise to most how many different elements of your business impact upon your marketing effectiveness. Who should carry out a marketing audit? To…