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6 Sales Tips From Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Competition is fierce inside this ancient, 5,000-shop market. Here's how the best merchants stand out--and what you can learn from them.  Read more

How 3 Top Brands Mastered Olympics Marketing

OK, so maybe you can't afford David Beckham. But you can still pick up tricks for hot Web videos from these top brands.  Read more

Smarter Online Marketing: 4 Tips

Check out these quick suggestions to get more out of your tweets, Facebook posts, and email newsletter sends.  Read more

Email Marketing: 6 Tricks for Better Results

Email can be boring or annoying, and it certainly is not the new kid on the block. But as a consistent revenue driver with an unmatched ROI, it can be a boon...  Read more

Cheaper Competitor? 5 Ways to Fight Back

Avoid profit-killing discounts and price wars by differentiating yourself, your firm and your offering from the competition.  Read more

Have Customers Write Your Sales Message

Marketers aren't usually very good at writing an effective, strong sales message. You're better off asking customers for help.  Read more

Learn From Obama's (Boring) New Campaign Slogan

In Washington, there's no start-up like an election campaign. And there's no quicker way to miss your mark than brand with a lackluster slogan.  Read more

How to Create a Viral Campaign (Hint: You Can’t)

Whether or not your marketing takes off--and takes on a life of its own--isn't really up to you. But you can set yourself up for success.  Read more

3 Ways to Grow Your Business on a Budget

You don't have to spend a lot to spread the word about your company. You just have to get creative.  Read more

Online Ads: 7 Dos & Don’ts

You don't need an agency to manage your digital advertising. But if you're going to go it alone, you need to understand a few ground rules.  Read more

Diversify the Eggs in Your Marketing Basket

Don't ever become so reliant on one form of marketing that, if it ceased, your business could go the way of the dodo.  Read more

3 Reasons People Hate Marketers

Don’t add to the marketer bashing: avoid these pitfalls and be a marketing hero.  Read more

How Savvy Start-ups Get Attention at SXSW

It's not a trade show, so the usual tactics aren't going to work. See how these companies got creative in years past.  Read more

How the Super Bowl Shortchanged the Web

Streaming the Super Bowl was smart. Turning it into a second-tier version of the event? Not so much.  Read more

Competing Against Apple's iPad: Crazy or Brilliant?

Most would say you'd have to be crazy. But this Chinese gadgetmaker proves being crazy can make you $100 million a year.  Read more

When Did Being Nice Get So Complicated?

Giving back to the community is harder than it looks. What would you do in a situation like this?  Read more

4 Rules for Better Marketing

Great companies use this approach to cut their cost per acquired customer in half and generate a positive return. Can it work for you too?  Read more

Are Your Customers Tuning You Out?

Is your communication too noisy? Here's how to reduce it and get your audience to hear you.  Read more

How to Develop Your Ad Message 

Create ads that get attention and clearly let people know what your business stands for. Greg Rollett, CEO of the Product Pros, has advice too.  Watch video

An Ad Maestro’s Greatest Hits

Stan Richards is the mastermind behind the biggest independently owned ad agency in the nation. We’ve gathered some of The Richards Group’s greatest hits...  View slideshow

Ammirati Upends the Old Agency Model 

Matthew Ammirati explains how he works with clients like Anheuser-Busch to identify the right marketing campaign--whether it's a bumper sticker or a commercial.  Watch video

Stan Richards's Unique Management Style

An in-depth look at how one man built the nation's largest independent advertising agency on one principle: Creativity doesn't need a muse. It needs a drill ...  Read more

How to Use Augmented Reality in Advertising

Combining the digital and physical worlds, augmented reality offers brands a unique new opportunity to interact with consumers. Here's why it's worth a shot.  Read more

5 Augmented Reality Campaigns We Love

Augmented reality allows brands to interact with consumers in a new and unique way. Here are five campaigns that got our attention.  View slideshow

How to Create an Effective Company Facebook Page

You've created a company Facebook page. Now what? Here are four tips, from the experts, about how to build a great fan page.  Read more