Marketing Leg That Is.
Does your marketing and advertising show a little leg?
Marketing, advertising and branding messages have to step out beyond your comfort levels sometimes and show some leg in order to communicate your message in a crowded and loud marketplace.
If you're unwilling to step out in that short dress and lose control of your message a little, figuratively speaking, by showing some marketing leg then it's mostly likely your message won't penetrate to an intended audience and attract attention.
Go and dig deep in that content closet and find a short skirt revealing...
The Christmas season is upon us and so are all those holiday parties. But after hitting 12 straight parties and doing the rounds of smooze-festivous, you'll be entitled to a cold frosty. The only problem you're in a strange part of town and the local brewery you frequent is all the way across town?
Never fear there's an "app" for that ->>> Stella Artios- Le Bar Guide at iTunes Apps
StellaPop says, there's an app for everything except creativity. Get some creative content maybe while you're drinking an ice cold Stella Artois. Always drink responsibly and send an eCard and save...
Or is your content marketing, branding and advertising staring at each other like these well executed security programs?
50 Ways to Fail at Security
Stell says, build quality content marketing programs that communicate. It doesn't have to be expensive and extravagant just do it - start.
Tonight sure feels like Christmas eve. We have a major snow storm bearing down on us in Washington DC and my six year has got a cough and a cold. But tonight I see something truly beautiful, a message. Soft and gentle, the kind you need to deliver to your audience.
The message is true and pure. A Christmas message that the world yearns for - a moment of peace. Not peace and quiet but true peace of mind. The peace of mind that your loved ones look deeply into your eyes for - security, trust and awe.
What is awe?
Per Webster:
a noun feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear...
I have no idea! And neither does anyone else but this isn't about the data. It's about presenting the data and neither side has done a good job at presenting the facts and fiction.
Want to why I know this?
Just look at the divide that exists within the general population - it split right down the middle. The answer lies in "me" marketing and presenting a message that reaches very small group or niches and presents how it effect each of us in our daily life. How about a creative content message that start a more engaging conversation rather than polarizing people.
Take a look at each...
Using Your Sixth Sense and the Census - Marketing Data
What will it Tell Marketers?
Life and work are usually a whole lot of common sense and a bit of research but the plain facts are presently staring us in the face. There is no "Average American Family "- anymore in America and our population is aging.
The average household has changed and by 2010 the most prevalent household will be a married couple with no kids. These facts are all from pre-census data, the full results will not start to trickle out until March 2011.
Advertising Age has a peak into the data racing down the tracks...
Suicide, New Gym Memberships and Victoria's Secret Annual Fashion Show - What do these three things have in common?
After the airing of the Victoria's Secret Annual Fashion Show new gym memberships sky rocket or we look in the mirror and think it's not worth it and take the proud but easy way out - suicide.
First it's the title and the title gets them to take the action that leads to a possible future permission based relationship. Second, who could blame anyone after seeing all those beautiful faces and bodies for taking the above two mentioned actions (suicide or immediately joining a gym)...
DUDE, WHERES THE CASH? Here's what scares Kutcher: "When I have a conversation with
someone and they say, 'I'm not worried about monetization yet.'
"Photographs by Jill Greenberg | Story BY: ELLEN MCGIRT
What the heck? Ashton is at Fast Company and Tiger is at the Huffington Post?
Ashton Kutcher is at Fast Company and says he intends on becoming a new media mogul and social media thought leader. Take a look at this snippet below or follow this link to the full story:
The Katalyst HQ series illuminates what Kutcher's production company wants to become: not just a home for his television...
Baked Alaska and Arthur's Walk
There once was a turkey named Arthur, now you see Arthur was a very different turkey, because he lived in Alaska. It seems that he liked the winter, not because he did not want to be someone's Thanksgiving meal, in fact he never even heard of Thanksgiving!
One day Arthur was walking to the store, when he saw a bunch of people chasing after him! He followed his gutt, and suprisingly didn't run! He held up his feathery wing and said in his calmest voice he could have, "Um.....hello, my name is Arthur, and I'm pondering why you are chasing me?!".
They all took...
Want Content Success? Don't Read This Article.
Yes, we all want our businesses to grow and a chance to savor the real joy of success. Every organization sets out in advertising, marketing and a sales programs to build in success but sadly they give up before the fruits of their labor become evident.
This is exactly where the rubber meets the road, the two year mark. I know it seems like an eternity, but if your serious about succeeding then read on or cruise on over to Junta42.com and check Joe Pulizzi's article: "Create Content that Sleeps, Creeps and Leaps," it's very thought provoking...
Surprise, Surprise - People Won't Pay for Online Content
I love my online newspaper, whatever format. I cannot imagine having a tree delivered to my front door seven days a week anymore. But I do know, that there are people who want the touch and feel of the traditional newspaper. This appeared at ReadWriteWeb dot com in an article titled, "80% of US Consumers Won't Pay For Online Content." Written by Frederic Lardinois / November 16, 2009.
According to a new Forrester survey, almost 80% of Internet users in the US and Canada would not pay for access to newspaper and magazine websites....
Bing Twitter - Are You Confused?
Don't be, I'll clear it all up after I finish the article, "Are You Twitter Tired?" Please read it - thought provoking.
Thanks everyone online for the help getting the word out about Joe's video and content marketing.
Thank you very much.
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Less of Me, More of You - A Stella Pop Content Marketing
Thanks Junta42 and Joe Pulizzi for the shout out! It was a real pleasure working with Junta42 and allowing us to share your expertise in content marketing and custom publishing with a wide online audience. I do agree nine minutes is to long but the story was best told in one pass - sorry.
To our viewers, please enjoy this exclusive video interview of Joe Pulizzi. This video is an overview of content marketing and custom publishing for those just starting the process of exploring the content marketing field and services. Once you have...
Are You Twitter Tired?
The Tweeting End is Nearer than You Think.
Part Two
The last time I left you, I was ranting about the end of Twitter. Sorry for the rant but my twitter nerves are frazzled and I've seen one to many messages about hair cuts, auto repair or completely irrelevant messaging that never points to the originating site, blog or subject matter. You know that points back to the place we found you in the first place and gives relevance. I know you're all feeling the same way, I hear it quietly whispered every week at parties, networking and in my biz travels. Here's the next installment...
eVid Magazine's Interview of Junta42's Joe Pulizzi - Content Marketing Expert
Stella Pop presents video interview of Junta42's - Joe Pulizzi founder and co-author of "Get Content, Get Customers."
Joe is a content marketing and custom publishing expert, speaking often to corporate audiences around the world, on the subject of developing a content marketing strategy and plan.
Check out the interview at eVid Magazine
Are You Twitter Tired?
Well the Tweeting End is Nearer than You Think.
Part One
I know, it's really cool right now to be involved with the world-o-tweets and everybody including my grandmother has a twitter account. She's tweeting away about her favorite denture cleaner, how to cheat better at bridge and Reader Digest's's latest diagnosis of her imagined medical conditions. Now, I love my grandmother but that's just plain scary.
This is the first of many questions for you social butterflies but the real question is - do you dare to read more because I might be right? Right about what...
Stella Pop is a creative company providing expert service in marketing, branding and advertising.
A Washington DC based firm with convenient locations throughout the metropolitan DC area, our home office is located in the heart of the Reston Town Center.
Stella Pop is full-service firm with the emphasis on service. Our mission is product and service excellence, delivered in a friendly, fun, responsive and most importantly in a creative world class manner. The orientation of our resources is developing and delivering remarkable messages and products that connect, resonate and communicate...
Who doesn't love a sweet and refreshing brand message?
A message that immediately gets your attention, that's memorable and communicates in a manner that motivates people to take action and leads them to connect with your business. Stella Pop soda is our way of getting your attention and at the same time gives us the opportunity to tell a fun brand story thus illustrating our capabilities, creativity and ability to connect.
There are a few things to consider now that you know what we do:
Is your message remarkable?
Does it differentiate you from your competition?
What does it communicate?
Is...
Seth Godin and The Tribes We Lead
Are you and your organization trying to reach an audience?
Guess what, your leading a tribe or trying to connect with a tribe? And they're looking for you so you better make it easy to find you and connect. As Seth Godin would say, better make your product, service and message - remarkable. Or the tribe moves on and finds a new and better tribe to follow.
I bet your asking, what is a tribe anyway?
Well the simple answer, a tribe is the group of individuals your organization is trying to reach for some purpose and this tribe is much smaller than let's...
Red Bull's Event Brand Marketing - Connecting.
Red Bull has mastered the art of event marketing and the of delivering a message to their core audience. Take a look at their efforts from F1 Racing, Air Races, Skateboarding and The Art of Can art exhibitions which was cover by Stella Pop's eVid Magazine held in Washington DC's at Union Station.
This is masterful messaging and creative connection with Red Bull drink lovers the world over. Stella Pop won't be surprised when Red Bull is the next number drink brand in the world like you-know-who (Coca-Cola)
Then they will be known tby just...
Paul Harvey and The Rest of the Content Story
Everyone knows his trademark phrase, And Now - "The Rest of the Story," it's unforgettably associated with the icon of radio content. When you heard that phrase, you turned up the radio and listened. This is the trademark of great content - it connects. But this connection takes time, years so be patient and most importantly be creative, Paul Harvey built his reputation, brand, content and message delivery skills over a very long period of time.
Check out this article by Jack Funderburk, appearing at Junta42 titled, Paul Harvey - A Content Marketing...
Are You Going Nowhere with Marketing Efforts?
I'm a Seth Godin groupie but don't tell anyone, I read everything he writes (well maybe not everything) and I love to think about the future and where I'm journeying in this adventurer call business and marketing. How about you does your mind wonder about the possibilities?
Seth has this ability to look at a situation and dig deeper than most mortals especially when it relates to connecting to core audience and creating remarkable message marketing that works.
In this article featured below, Seth talks about "Traction and Friction" and how following...