Managing the managers

Are you an expert on colour matching? Do you have a deep understanding of the effects of varnish or laminate on printed materials? Have you ever spent time learning about the nuances of paper stocks and the results of printing on one versus another? Chances are you said no, but would you take responsibility for printing your company stationery or brochure?

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Two-way superhighway

In carrying on from my discussion of Web 2.0, titled ‘web two – I embrace you’, I wanted to briefly discuss some of the implications of Web 2.0 on your business.

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Mobile mania

Mobile phones are one of the most effective ways to connect with customers on a personal level. After all, nearly 80% of Australia’s population has a mobile phone*, with the majority keeping their phone within arms reach at all times. So what’s happening out there in the world of mobile communications?

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Where have the bloody good old days gone?

Just today a prospective client sent me a piece of copy asking my opinion. Of course as it came from a prospective client you can guess that I didn’t write it and right about now I can hear you saying “How can this ‘son of a gun’ (or words to that effect) offer a rational opinion? And you’d be absolutely correct – future clients should never ask another copy writer to comment on a colleague’s work.

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Branding abused

I am often amazed, and somewhat amused, by the overuse and damn right misuse of the word ‘Brand’. There are brand specialists and brand doctors popping up all over the place. I have even seen local print shops claiming that they can design your company a ‘brand’. The question remains, do any of them even know what a brand is?

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