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An “Aha Moment”

Bradley Lattin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:07:51 +0000

The onset of great ideas can often be described as an “aha moment”! And, it is oftentimes this moment, along with the creative and witty forces behind it, that sparks the launch of a new business endeavor. However, it is critical to remember that it takes much more than this initial “ah-ha moment” to fan into flame a successful, growing business.

When we consider the unheralded companies of old who broke out of mediocrity to achieve dramatic, remarkable, good-to-great corporate transformations, we clearly see that there was no miracle moment. Instead, a down-to-earth, pragmatic, committed-to-excellence process — a framework — that kept each company, its leaders, and its people on track for the long haul.

In addition to this framework, a well-designed, clearly-thought-out marketing strategy to brand each of the companies and to communicate their value to consumers was an essential component to their long-term success.

Wanna know more? Contact Bradley Lattin

Productivity or Bust….

Bradley Lattin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:07:42 +0000

Just a few profound quotes to get you thinking about your productivity…..

How will you choose to spend your life?

“Most time is wasted, not in hours, but in minutes.
A bucket with a small hole in the bottom gets just
as empty as a bucket that is deliberately kicked over.” -Paul J. Meyer

How we spend our days is how we spend our lives.

~ Annie Dillard

It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about? ~ Henry David Thoreau

Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time,

you will not do anything with it. ~ M. Scott Peck

In truth, people can generally make time for what they choose to do; it is not really the time but the will that is lacking. ~Sir John Lubbock

One way to make the most of your time is by outsourcing your company’s advertising needs. Ready to learn more? Contact Bradley Lattin

What’s All the “Buzz” About?

Bradley Lattin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:07:19 +0000

So, have you heard of Google Buzz? Some say that it has “completely changed the game (of social media) as a tool and as an industry”.

On Tuesday, February 9th, Google launched Buzz for Gmail – a service for sharing thoughts, multimedia, and your social media feeds with your friends utilizing Gmail as the conduit. The result: over 160,000 Google Buzz posts and comments per hour.

Among some of the most common reasons why people cite using Google Buzz are that it’s easy to use, accessible, convenient, has a closer social circle, moves in real-time, engaging…

On the flip side, there have also been some concerns about privacy issues associated with this new social media tool. Since it’s linked directly into Gmail, people can potentially figure out your email address. (Note, however, that Google is responding with lightning speed, and many predict that users will soon forget about the initial privacy concerns and that Google Buzz will continue to grow exponentially.)

It will be interesting to see how this growth changes social media as we know it. In particular, stay tuned to see just how the social media kingpins, Facebook and Twitter, will be affected by this changing landscape.

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Hottest Advertising Medium of the 3rd Millenium

Bradley Lattin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:07:00 +0000

It has been said that electronic video boards are considered the hottest outdoor advertising medium of the 3rd Millenium.

Outdoor electronic billboards are now capable of performing like a real outdoor television, even under direct sunlight, thanks to the development of new true color, ultra-bright LED technology. The picture is bright and beautiful, especially at night, with millions of bright colors on display.

Regular poster billboards, even though attractive when newly installed, can become boring, dull and even unnoticed after only a few weeks, compared to an electronic video advertising screen that constantly refreshes itself. Sounds can also be added to video boards on special events, further turning it into a giant outdoor TV.

Operated by PC, this type of board can display any TV commercial, any live event, any useful information, and any breaking news instantly, from any remote location.

The ideal location for this type of advertising board is a very busy street (either full of pedestrians and/or vehicles with slow traffic), a major intersection, or a large sporting event.

However, it is not recommended to be installed on a high-speed highway or major streets, even if car traffic count is high, because people won’t have time to see many ads or video clips.

To learn more about advertising through the use of electronic video boards, Contact Bradley Lattin

Domain Names are Like Snowflakes

Bradley Lattin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:07:23 +0000

Domain names are like snowflakes, in the fact that no two are the same. On the World Wide Web your domain name is your own unique identity. No two people can ever hold the same domain name simultaneously.

Get your own domain name.

If you have a business site on the Internet, your domain name is your own online brand. In a sense, you can use your domain name as your online business card.

Many people often miss the importance of having and then keeping their domain name until they lose it. Once this happens they soon realize that they have lost their whole online identity.

Ready to create and reserve your domain name? Contact Bradley Lattin

Does TV Dominate Advertising?

Bradley Lattin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:07:06 +0000

Following all the hype of the Super Bowl commercials, it’s important to highlight why television advertising is such an effective means of advertising for so many businesses.

According to a recent study by Ball State University on the media consumption habits of average Americans, television remains the dominant medium in most U.S. households. This is true despite the internet’s steady rise in popularity over the last several years.

On average, the general population spends over four and a half hours a day in front of the tube, making TV watching one of the most common modern leisure activities.

Is it any wonder then that television advertising is also one of the most powerful forms of advertising?

Sweet 16 For a Day

Shaun McFarland — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:37 +0000

Wow! Today is my daughter’s 16th birthday: Shelby Denise McFarland

How can words describe the amazing feeling of accomplishment watching our baby girl grow into a young lady.

I’ll tell you this…

she’s not just another teenager with a license to drive.
She’s responsible.

she’s not just another student at Benton High School.
She’s a role model.

she’s not just another voice in the Benton High School Choir.
She’s amazing.

she’s not just another singer in the TNT Youth Band.
She’s anointed.

she’s not just another pretty face in the crowd.
She’s beautiful.

she’s not just another daughter who takes her blessings for granted.
She’s thankful.

she’s not just another Christian who only lives for God on Sunday.
She’s committed.

she’s not just another blond that didn’t get your joke.
She’s witty.

she’s not just another face on facebook.
She’s Shelby.

Happy sweet sixteen Shelby. I am so proud to be your dad.

Lightning Strike vs. Winning the Lottery

Shaun McFarland — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:27:03 +0000

The National Safety Council estimates that approximately 100 people a year die in the United States from being struck by lightning. With the US population being approximately 265 million people, that means that the chances of being killed by lightning are roughly 2,650,000 to 1.

You are 45 times more likely to die from a lightning strike than win the lottery.

How are you spending your hard earned money?

Outdoor Advertising: A Captive Audience

Bradley Lattin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:07:50 +0000

Outdoor advertising is an essential means of advertising for businesses. Through the use of outdoor advertising, businesses endeavor to capitalize on consumers who might shop impulsively. Of course, consumers are getting these impulses by seeing prominent advertisement, most commonly in the form of a poster printing piece like a billboard or other signage, which serves to draw these potential consumers in to your place of business, whether it be an actual store or an online business.

The key to outdoor advertising is to create a product that will catch the consumer’s eye.

By their very nature, posters are graphic elements with little text. It’s important to note that people process images much faster than they process words, which means posters can be quickly and easily understood.

On average, people spend roughly 25 minutes every day on their commute to work. When you factor in traffic, a commuter spends almost an hour a day in their car. Think about it – when you are sitting in traffic you are looking for something to occupy your time. This is where your outdoor advertising comes into play. And, realize that consumers can’t “switch off” outdoor advertisement such as posters or billboards the same way they can a television ad or radio ad.

Let us help you capitalize on outdoor advertisement for your business! Contact Bradley Lattin

Golf vs. Your Chances of Winning the Lottery

Shaun McFarland — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:08 +0000

The odds are 17 million to 1 that two people playing golf together in a group of four will get a hole-in-one on the exact same hole.

That’s more likely to happen than you winning the lottery.