Tag Archives: Quirky Marketing Ideas

Outside the Box Marketing Day

In honor of Outside the Box Marketing Day (aka Quirky Marketing Ideas) I’d like to share a great YouTube Video from my friend Craig Duswalt, one of the leaders in Outside the Box Marketing Ideas.   In this video Craig teaches … Continue reading

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September 6th is Do It! Day

“We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing.  Action always generates inspiration.  Inspiration seldom generates action.” ~Frank Tibolt Now is the day to begin or complete a project you have been putting off for some … Continue reading

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August 10th is Candid Camera Day!

In 1948 the original reality show Candid Camera, first debuted on ABC staring Allen Funt. The show aired for 55+ years and was one of the most viewed prime-time televisions shows of its day. Today we have America’s Funniest Videos … Continue reading

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Romance Awareness Month

Remember the key in marketing and sales – people make their buying decisions based on emotion and back up their decision with facts. One man I know told me that every time he gets his car detailed there is a … Continue reading

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August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month

Are in a business that could capitalize on this day (such as a doctor, specialist, wig vendor, milliner “hat vendor”, or even a psychologist)? If so, then you will love this example I received about August being National Hair Loss … Continue reading

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August 7th is Professional Speakers Day

Could you use a little inspiration? Today is a great day to go hear a professional speaker in your community.   And while you’re at it, make sure you acknowledge that this is his/her day. Of course, you could become … Continue reading

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August 2-6th is Exhibitor Appreciation Week

Host a trade show for your target market. Invite vendors and companies who have the same market (and not in competition with you). Give away prizes such as “best of show,” “most creative display,” “best use of space,” “smallest display,” … Continue reading

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July is Purposeful Parenting Month

“Polaroid’s Visual Learning – Visual Literacy built awareness among educators and parents about the importance of visual learning in early childhood. Polaroid and Scholastic created a teacher in-service education program that gave early childhood practitioners the opportunity to earn a … Continue reading

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July 7th is Chocolate Day

TODAY  is Chocolate Day ~ Chocolate cafes or lounges have become the rage all over the US , presenting themselves as a sweet and cozy alternative to corner coffee houses and bars. “The whole concept of a place to go … Continue reading

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Today is Natural History Day

New natural history TV channel Eden hired Taylor Herring Agency to come up with an attention-getting large-scale visual stunt to draw attention to their launch day. The main goals were to showcase the channel launch in the UK and communicate … Continue reading

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