ON Marketing Gimmicks

by Sandra Schrift

Clever marketing ideas are a cost-effective way to attract attention and boost profit.  Jeff Quattry of MonkeyMarketing said he sent a prospective client a pair of chocolate shoes in a clear box.  They read:  “How can I get my feet in the door?”  Then, he followed up with a phone call. This a sweet way to get the attention of a meeting or program planner.  Another marketing gimmick comes from Armen Liverbach, a graphic artist, who said a local broker hired him to paint a watercolor picture of every house the broker sells.  Then, the broker presents the painting to the new owners as a gift. 

The Coach asks . . . what product or idea are you trying out on your customers or clients?

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