Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

chill out: financial anxiety and marketing

We’ve been asked so many times in the last month what we recommend for clients in these uncertain financial times that the answer bears repeating:
Chill out!  Keep on marketing!
Yes, it’s somewhat self-serving to suggest that our clients continue doing the very activity we provide for a living, but the answer isn’t just a facile […]

Friday, October 17th, 2008

what have you done for me lately? how not to blow your brand’s pitch

As someone who has been inundated with requests for representation (?) and publicity for different causes, I was overjoyed to read the Open Letter to Fitness and Health Brands Pitching to Bloggers at Stephanie Quilao’s excellent Back in Skinny Jeans blog.  Stephanie lays it out honestly to brands who want her to cover their products…but […]

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

fall focus

Fall is finally in the air and everything seems crisp and focused.  It’s the time of year when everyone seems to start looking ahead, preparing for a big push and scheduling tons of events before the end-of-year madness rears its head.
Here at VOCO Creative, it’s a reflective and productive time.  We’re making big plans for […]