Archive for ‘Getting Down to Business® Podcast’ Radio Broadcast
Monday, January 30th, 2012 |
Small Business Confidence Inches Upward
National Federation of Independent Business’s Optimism Index made a small but notable gain, settling at 93.8 for December. Business optimism increased four times since September, ending 2011 on an up note. Read the complete article here.
mepainter
Charles Lindemuth, painter, illustrator, innovator and entrepreneur visits Getting Down to Business® and talks about how he makes a living as a fine arts painter. Moving from canvas and brush to a digital art form was a natural step for Charles. Listen as he talks about that process and some of his creations such as “mepainter.”
Business Risk Management
Chis Pobieglo, business insurance expert with Business Insurance Associates, is joined by his business partner and wife Angie to talk about the “Risk of Serving.” That’s right, the local board you voluntary serve can cause you financial distress. Find out more as Chris and Angie talk about Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance.
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Me, Painter
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012 |
How to Build Recognition for Your Unknown Brand
Learn how to increase advertising frequency without increasing your advertising budget. Dave introduces you to Mike Michalowicz, the author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, who believes the greatest business success come from underfunded, inexperienced entrepreneurs. Read the complete article on the Wall Street Journal site.
Steve Forbes on Economics
Listen as Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief for Forbes Media is Getting Down to Business® with Dave Weatherholt. Forbes discusses his book How Capitalism Will Save Us, Austrian Economist Joseph Schumpeter, the “Brutality of Capitalism,” and more.
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Steve Forbes on Economics
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 |
Small Signs That Small Business Lending Is Up
Small-business lending hit a 4 year high in November 2011, according to Thomson Reuter/Pay Net Index. Listen as Dave describes a small but positive change for small businesses. Read the complete article on the Wall Street Journal site.
2012 Business and Marketing Planning
It’s not too late to start simple but effective planning for this New Year. Small-Business Marketing Expert Amanda Cullen and Small-Business Financial Expert Dave Weatherholt give practical tips on planning for 2012. Be bold and set a sales goal that will make you smile. Dave provides tools and advice on how to achieve that audacious goal. Amanda gives you practical cost effective marketing tips that will move your company toward achieving that sales goal.
Here are some useful handouts from the show:
Financial Budgeting Tools
Sample Marketing Plan
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It’s Not Too Late
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Monday, January 9th, 2012 |
Small-Business Confidence Rises for Third Consecutive Month
Dave discusses the latest “Optimism Index” which was up 1.8 point in November, settling at a still weak 92.0, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). Read the complete article.
The Journey of Publishing
Kelly Fisher– attorney, author and publisher– visits Dave on this program. Listen as Kelly discusses how he came to write his new book A Clueless Man’s Guide to Relationships. The story doesn’t end there. The easy part was writing the book; creating a great end product and introducing it to the world takes more effort. Kelly takes us through his journey.
Business Risk Management
Listen as Chris Poblieglo, insurance expert, talks about Fidelity Bonds. Find out much, much more about this potential business risk and a solution. Visit Business Insurance Associates’ website - a must link for business risk management information.
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The Clueless Man
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 |
Military Veterans Prepare for a New Role
A business incubator called VETransfer provides free mentoring and facilities to military veterans who start their own businesses. The program is funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and has a waiting list for their services. Listen as Dave discusses the WSJ article.
SBA 504 Loan Program
When you need to get a job done right, the correct tool works best. Listen as Barbara Gill, VP & Senior Loan officer with Evergreen Business Capital, describes the SBA 504 loan program. If your business needs a new location, land, buildings or even leasehold improvements, financing with the 504 program maybe the right tool for you.
Go it Alone
Listen as Geoff Burch discusses the bargaining process and its potential negative impact in sales. Chapter 17 of Irresistible Persuasion provides great advice.
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More Than Bricks & Mortar
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Monday, December 26th, 2011 |
The 800-Pound Gorilla – Economic News Summary November 2011
November affirmed that the US economy is no longer in a recession, but it can be hard to tell. Listen as Dave explains why he improves the November grade to a “D.” To find out why and view key economic graphs read the complete article on Weatherholt & Associate’s website.
Twitter Talk
Live talk radio can be full of surprises. Listen as Dave and Amanda adjust in mid-stream from the planned topic “Hands That Photograph” to “Should You Be on Twitter.” The “Marketing Matters” segment took over the program, with a full discussion devoted to Twitter, including some great tips from Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing.
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Should you be on Twitter?
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Monday, December 19th, 2011 |
Crowd Funding Brings Unease
The House approved a bill that would let companies sell equities online. Senator Scott Brown (R., Mass.) introduced a similar measure. Listen as Dave discusses the overwhelmingly positive potential of this legislation. And read the complete article on the Wall Street Journal.
Cash Flow
If your business is on a calendar year, then you are approaching the end of this year. Have you been tracking your performance numbers or are you afraid to look? If you have spent most of this year looking for cash, then chances are that you have not been very profitable. Listen as Dave discusses cash management tools that work.
Download these tools here:
Projected Statement of Cash Flow (Adobe PDF)
Monthly Cash Flow Status (Microsoft Excel)
Tech Talk
What if your point-of-sale system went down during peak sales on “Black Friday”? How much would that cost your business? Tim White, our technology guru, discusses the inevitable but avoidable business risk– backing up your IT system. Visit Tim at www.akcb.com.
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Go With the Flow
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Monday, December 12th, 2011 |
Small Business Confidence Has Minor Uptick
The NFIB’s “Optimism Index” gained 1.3 points, nudging the index up to 90.2. Listen as Dave discusses the main reason the index remains mired in low readings. Read complete article on NFIB’s website.
Market Analysis
According to Celtic myths, there was once a magical cup. This cup satisfied the tastes and needs of all who drank from it. These myths led to the legend of the Holy Grail. The business equivalent of the Holy Grail is the Business Plan. The real value of a business plan is the process. Listen as Dave gets a rare opportunity to take you through the process of completing a “Market Analysis.”
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Know Your Customer
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 |
Small Business: a Good Worker is Hard to Find
Even with 14 million people unemployed, 40% of small businesses complain about the dearth of qualified workers. Listen as Dave talks about a pressing problem for employers. Read complete article at the Wall Street Journal.
Credit & Business Lending
Dave’s guest is Bill Cessnun, VP Commercial Loan Officer with Northrim Bank– a Alaskan community bank. Listen as Bill talks about making a credit decision during the business lending process. Bill provides great information to Dave and his listeners.
Go it Alone
Alice in Wonderland meets a Cheshire Cat at the beginning of her journey. Listen as Geoff Burch explains how “measuring success” ties in to Alice’s journey. Intrigued? Listen to the show!
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Through a Banker’s Eyes
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Monday, November 7th, 2011 |
SMALL-BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SEES MODEST GAIN: THE START OF A TREND, OR A BLIP?
Small-business optimism gained 0.8 points in September, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB’s) latest Index, ending a six-month decline. Read complete article here.
2011 Summer Tourism Update
Listen as Julie Saupe, CEO and President of Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) returns for her 5th visit to Getting Down to Business®. Julie covers a lot of ground including the just completed 2011 Summer Visitor Season.
Business Risk Management
Listen as Chris Pobieglo, President of Business Insurance Associates, Inc and business insurance expert, explains surety bonding. Today he discusses bonding for the construction industry. Listen and learn a lot.
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Hospitality in Anchorage
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Monday, October 31st, 2011 |
Steven Paul Jobs, 1955-2011
The passing of Steve Jobs had an impact on me. The “Information Age” developed during my business career and the entrepreneurs, innovators and founders are a source of inspiration to us all. The world will miss the inspiration and energy of Mr. Jobs. He ranks with Great American Entrepreneurs: Ford, Carnegie, Morgan, Vanderbilt, McLean, Gates, etc.
Business Succession Planning
Starting and running a small business is an emotional experience. The business contains a lot of the founder which makes it hard to pass on. Succession planning is something most small business owners don’t think about. Listen as Russell Ball, Founder and owner of ACB Solutions, a 25 year old business tells the story of his plan and how it involves Tim White, the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Find out more by visiting: www.akcb.com.
Go It Alone
Listen as Geoff Burch, author & business expert, talks about “Big Decisions” from his book Irresistible Persuasion. As usual, Geoff has some great advice along with a great story. Visit Geoff atwww.geoffburch.com.
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Exit Stage Left – Business Succession Planning
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Monday, October 17th, 2011 |
Spending Wisely on Technology
People used to working in an office stocked with technology may find that starting as a solo enterprise can be painful. Listen as Dave discusses a useful reality of going it alone. Or read complete article: “Spending Wisely on Technology.”
Alaskan Association of Authors
Authors Josie & Mark McKinney are the co-founders of the Alaskan Association of Authors. Listen as they discuss the reasons for starting their company and the books they have written and published.
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Written in Alaska
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Friday, October 14th, 2011 |
Facebook ‘Likes’ Small Business
Do you want to market your business on Facebook but don’t know how? Facebook, Inc. the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business will be able to help. Listen as Dave summarizes the new Facebook partnership and how it will help your business. Read complete article here.
Graphic Design & Technology
Listen as Adrienne Wilkerson, a graphic designer with Beacon Publishing & Design, and Dave talk about the gigantic shift technology had on the graphic design business. Adrienne also shares her experience building a business– a topic dear to all business owners’ hearts.
Tech Talk
Listen as Tim White, Chief Technology Officer with ACB Solutions introduces his new program segment Tech Talk.” Tim discusses his goal for the segment and talks about the “What Changed?” effect.
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A Matter of Design
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Monday, October 10th, 2011 |
Small Business Confidence Takes Huge Hit
Listen to the highlights of the NFIB’s monthly Optimism Index. This index dropped dramatically in August– find out why. Or read complete article: “Small Business Confidence Takes Huge Hit.”
Simon & Seaforts: The Restaurant Business
After over 30 years in Anchorage, Simon & Seaforts is one of the city’s oldest and best restaurants. Listen as Robert Kilby gives us a behind the scenes look a successful restaurant. This is a great show about a super business.
Business Risk Management
Do you know what a “surety bond” is used for? Listen as business insurance expert Chris Pobielgo talks more about this important insurance product. Chris is president of Business Insurance Associates.
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Simon & Seaforts Unwrapped
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Monday, September 26th, 2011 |
Economic News
Listen as guest host Christopher Pobieglo gives a brief recap of key economic indicators. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will be holding three free webinars. Find out more at their website - nfib.com.
He also discusses traffic safety and potential business risks from a “Risk Management” standpoint.
Make Credit Card Transactions Easy
Today’s special guest Sushil Wanigantunga, president of American Credit Card Systems, provides great insights into the management of debit and credit card transactions. Listen to find out how to take credit and debit cards in your business.
Marketing Matters
Listen as marketing expert Amanda Cullen, president of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, discusses marketing on Facebook. Amanda provides creative ideas to build a following.
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Make Credit Card Transactions Easy
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Monday, September 12th, 2011 |
Making the Most of Groupon
Small companies are getting savvier about using Groupon. Listen as Dave discusses the good and not so good about using Groupon. Read the whole article on the Wall Street Journal website.
Anchorage Symphony
Listen as Sherri Burkhart Reddick, Executive Director of the Anchorage Symphony discusses her role in a dual management organization. Sherri talks about the Symphony’s new 2011-2012 season with some really great shows. You won’t want to miss this local update!
Economics and Alaska
Listen as Dan Robinson, Senior Economist with the McDowell Group, discusses the economies of the performing arts. His thoughts are not what you would expect. Listen to his insights and even the softer side of economics.
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The Business of Classical Music
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Monday, August 29th, 2011 |
Fed Up: A Texas Bank Calls it Quits
In an “Atlas Shrugged” moment, Kingwood, Texas bank Main Street Bank gets out of the banking business because of federal banking regulations. Listen as Dave talks about the frustration of the banks chairman and how they will handle excessive bank regulations. Read the whole article at the Wall Street Journal online.
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Listen as Nancy Harbour, Executive Director of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts talks about the new 2011-2012 season. Nancy tells a story about a fun topic that has a serious economic impact on Anchorage’s community. And they’ve got a new website! Visit it at www.myalaska.com.
Go It Alone
Listen as Geoff Burch, author & business expert, talks about effective selling without the high pressure. Geoff is in rare form and entertaining as always. It’s a delightful (and useful) segment you won’t want to miss!
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Performing Arts New Season
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011 |
Small-Business Owners Registering Vote of ‘No Confidence’ in the Federal Government
Bill Dunkelberg, economist says, “Between the deluge of new regulations and a Washington policy agenda that is largely ignorant of Main Street needs, stubbornly low consumer spending, and grave concern among small firms about the federal budget, there is not much to be optimistic about as a small-business owner.” Listen to the Getting Down to Business analysis.
Starting a restaurant with Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
Chris Pobieglo sitting in for Dave talks with Anchorage entrepreneur Chad Culley one of the founders of Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar talks about starting a restaurant. Listen as Chad talks about employees, team building, customers, the economy, and what wakes him up at 3:00 am. For more information go to www.crushak.com
Go it Alone
Listen as Geoff Burch, bestselling author in business discusses the “Show Business” element in sales from his latest book Irresistible Persuasion.
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 |
It’s Not Rocket Science
Read Dave’s economic analysis of the US economy July 2011 – hint, “It’s Not Rocket Science.”
Pebble Project
Mike Heatwole, VP of Public Affairs for The Pebble Partnership, joins Dave and Amanda Cullen to discuss The Pebble Partnership. The Pebble deposit is one of most significant discoveries of copper, gold and molybdenum in the world. With demand for these commodities at an all time high, the economic impact in the billions of dollars, and the creation of thousands of high-paying jobs in a high unemployment area, why does this project have opposition? Mike tells the story from the Partnerships side. Supported by facts and ongoing analysis, Mike also reveals an emotional side to this project. Listen to this fascinating discussion.
We want to hear from you. Send questions or Comments to mikeheatwole@pebblepartnership.com or David@waconsult.com.
Marketing Matters
Listen as Amanda Cullen, President of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, joins Dave and Mike to discuss marketing The Pebble Project. Amanda is our small business marketing expert, and she brings her own perspective to the challenges of marketing with headwinds.
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Marketing with Headwinds – Marketing the Pebble Project
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 |
Main Street Desperately in Search of Reasons to be Positive
NFIB’s monthly Small-Business Optimism Index dropped one tenth of a point (0.1) in June, settling at 90.8, an unsurprising reading, unchanged from the previous month and solidly in recession territory. Read the full article from NFIB, then listen to Dave’s commentary.
Customer Relations Management as a Tool
Techniques are not tools, and Customer Relations Management (CRM) software is a tool to help your sales staff to be more effective. Back when I first started in sales (I sold printing for 18 years), we used 3’ x 5’ client cards, daily sales sheets and weekly sales forms– a manual system designed to track contacts with customers and potential customers. CRM automates the client tracking process and provides much more sales help. Listen as Andre Horton, a Microsoft Dynamics CRM consultant talks about CRM.
Business Risk Management
Do your employees use their personal or business autos during their work day? If so, you may need to have a commercial auto policy to minimize your risk. Listen as Chris Pobeiglo, President of Business Insurance Associates talks about commercial auto insurance. Dind out why your company may need this coverage.
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Tools of the Trade – CRM
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Monday, July 25th, 2011 |
Contractors Survey: New EPA Rule to Increase Costs
Home-renovation businesses expect a federal ruling proposed last month to increase operating costs and dampen sales, according to a recently released survey. This survey is a great example of government regulation impacting small business. Read the full article at the Wall Street Journal blog.
>Entrepreneur takes a leap of faith
What is an entrepreneur? If you said a person who assembles the factors of production, raises capital, organizes management, makes policy decisions, and reaps the gains of success or the losses of failure, you would be correct. The short answer is anyone who risks everything to start a business. Steve Volz, of Alaska Search Marketing, left a good job with a steady paycheck and benefits to pursue the dream of owning his own business. Listen as Steve tells the story of how he took a “leap of faith.”
Marketing Matters
Does your business use email marketing as part of its marketing plan? Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing provides good reasons why you should and “how to do it right.”
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Leap of Faith
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Monday, July 18th, 2011 |
Outlook Grows Bleak on Main Street
In the eyes of the average small business, the U.S. economy is still in a recession and likely to stay that way through 2012. A new survey, commissioned by the U.S. Bancorp one of several reports out in recent weeks painting a more dismal picture for American small businesses than previously perceived. Listen for my recap, and read the full article on the Wall Street Journal site.
How to prepare a business loan package
The American reserve banking system evolved from Goldsmiths. In most early towns, the only vault belonged to the Goldsmith who began holding the valuables and money of others in the community. Today’s bank lending evolved from these practices. Andy Riddell, VP at Wells Fargo talks about the bank’s side of the lending process including explaining the 5 C’s of Credit. Listen to find out the best way prepare a business loan package.
Alaska Economics
The U.S. economy is made up of all the individual state economies. Listen as Dan Robinson, Senior Economist with the McDowell Group discusses the two common beliefs about the relationship between Alaska’s economy and the U.S. economy. ”Historical data doesn’t really support either of those beliefs,” according to Dan. Listen for his view.
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Creating a Business Loan Package
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Monday, July 11th, 2011 |
Consumer Spending Remains Weak: Small Business Optimism Dips Lower in May.
For the third consecutive month, NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell. The drop was slight—0.3 points, with the index settling at 90.9 in May. The index makes clear that optimism is moving in the wrong direction. The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data with quarterly surveys since 1974 and monthly surveys since 1986. Survey respondents are drawn from NFIB’s membership.
Lessons from the Seattle Economy
The Seattle economy tanked in the early 1970’s due to a severe economic downturn at Boeing. Thousands of people lost their jobs, and an amusing billboard read “Will the last person leaving SEATTLE – Turn out the lights.” This served as a wakeup call to community leaders and a focus on economic diversity. The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is leading the way on a project to make Anchorage the number one place to “Work, Live & Play” by 2025. Listen as Bill Popp, President and CEO describes the role and steps his organization is taking to make this a reality.
Business Risk Management
Business insurance expert and president of Business Insurance Associates, Chris Pobieglo tells us about the risk to your business when employees travel both domestically and internationally. As a business owner you really don’t need another risk to consider however, Chris also provides some low cost ways to cover this risk.
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Live, Work & Play
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Monday, July 4th, 2011 |
Uptick in Loans Could Aid Business
Two crucial forms of bank lending that remained stubbornly weak are finally showing signs of life, another indicator that the credit crisis is on the mend. This uptick could help businesses expand and reduce unemployment listen to the summary. Read the full article: “Uptick in Loans Could Aid Business.”
A Wild Ride
An entrepreneur is a person who wants to change the future. Change involves more than talk. The vision must be followed by action. Following that vision is a great risk. There is the risk of failure, a damaged reputation, the loss of time and money. Listen as Dave describes what it took to follow his vision of a professional football team, Alaska Wild, in Anchorage. Contact Dave at david@WaConsult.com.
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A Wild Ride
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Monday, June 27th, 2011 |
Economic News Summary May 2011
The US economy is still the largest single-nation economy in the world at $14.2 trillion, as measured by gross domestic product. It is still bigger then the next three largest economies combined. Consider what would happen if we put-the-pedal-to-the-metal economically. Instead of just limping along, we could set the world on fire, and in the words of John F Kennedy, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Listen and find out what grade Dave gives the US economy. Read the full article: Still a Powerhouse.
Effective Co-Branding and the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association began branding itself officially in 1948 with a network radio contest called the “The Walking Man.” Today, the American Heat Association is recognized by 96% of consumers and has a 98% favorable reaction. Listen as Lisa Sauder talks about way to leverage your product with their brand. To contact Lisa, email her at lisa.sauder@heaqrt.org
Marketing Matters
Listen to “Marketing Matters” with marketing expert Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing. Amanda gives us three tips on how to make a good first impression with your marketing.
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Effective Co-Branding
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