Today’s customer demands consistently great service. Industries like retail and hospitality have come to understand the importance of well-trained, inspired employees who know what it means to be an extension of the brand they represent. However, many organizations that don’t fall into the traditional customer service industry forget about one of their most powerful branding […]
Tag: marketing strategy
Stakeholders Need Numbers to Realize the Value of Marketing
Sometimes CMOs have to help other decision-makers understand that marketing entails more than advertising—particularly in the case of high-end brands. A recent study from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Stanford University and London Business School examined 506 CEOs of large corporations and found that 25 percent have a marketing background. In this sizable […]
One-to-One Marketing: The Power of Small Data
Smaller data. Bigger connections. One-to-One marketing begins with big data, but then we dig deeper to discover the small data. These distinct customer insights help us build more meaningful brand relationships—and drive bigger results. For our clients, Ramey pulls individual insights out of the big data and applies them across a spectrum of communications and […]
The Whiz Behind One-to-One: An Interview with Eddie Woods
Eddie’s phone interface is a checkerboard of apps, and he probably downloaded the latest social media app about 15 minutes before your 16-year-old did. For example, Snapchat is one of his favorite ways to communicate with his college-aged son. He also told us about his latest find for foodies: The Infatuation, a restaurant lover app […]
The Down Payment Will Have to Wait
How the Millennial experience continues to impact high-end brands I read an interesting piece recently about Millennials in The New York Times, which demonstrates the highs and lows of this remarkable group of consumers – and the challenges faced by marketers of high-end brands to impact their buying decisions. At a macro level, Kyle Chayka […]
Lessons Learned from a Corner Office: 6 Steps to Becoming a Better Leader
Most would agree that the past couple of years have been very unusual in the business world. Conflict and uncertain times have a way of making you question a lot of things that – only a short time before – felt certain and safe. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on a trait that can take a […]
Is the Year Ahead a Threat or an Opportunity?
Is the Year Ahead a Threat or an Opportunity? For Marketers of High-End Brands, the Answer Is Yes Your consumer is evolving in dramatic ways, your job may be in jeopardy, and your team is cranking out irrelevant content. Nobody ever said it would be easy. As marketers of high-end brands face down the new […]
Three Steps to Stronger Content Creation
Planning a good idea may sound counterintuitive, but it is vital for a successful marketing plan in the digital world. Take these steps to ensure your content creation is as effective as it is brilliant. Content creation is where it all begins – it’s the place of origin for good social media engagement, click-throughs, […]
Affluent Brands and Cross-Promotion: Is the reward worth the risk?
This post was written by the Upward Home team Cross-promotion can be a mutually beneficial tool for brands looking to expand their footprint and attract a new audience. Many marketers struggle with cross-promotion, especially when it comes to high-end brands. There is an inherent risk of muddling your top tier brand name with one of […]
Digital Advertising: Prime real estate. Controversial context.
Placement is key. But without due diligence, your brand could get caught in the wrong conversation. The digital industry was shaken up recently when major advertisers found that their messages on YouTube could be displayed next to highly inappropriate content. Some of this content was even deemed to be racist, resulting in a boycott, which […]
