Keep it Targeted

Principle #4: High Touch Marketing is Targeted In Dr. Suess’ classic “The Lorax,” the Once-ler tells the Lorax that the “thneed” is a thing that “everyone, everyone, everyone needs!” That’s a pretty broad target audience. Often, small to medium-sized business leaders are so enthusiastic about their businesses, they want to tell the whole world. Literally.…

Keep it Perpetual

Principle #3: Out-&-Out Marketing is Perpetual or “Marketing Uninterrupted”  A golfer can’t walk up to the tee on the first hole, hit and amazing shot, and say “That was great! See you in the club house!” That great shot has to be followed with shot after shot until an entire 18 holes have been played.…

Keep it Disciplined

Principle #2: Out-&-Out Marketing is Disciplined We’ve all made New Year’s resolutions, only to be back to our old habits and routines by February 1. What keeps us from sticking with our plans year after year? It’s not that our intentions aren’t true – it’s that we lack the discipline to stick to them. With…

Keep it Simple

Principle #1: Out-&-Out Marketing® is Simple! You’ve heard it so many times, it’s cliché: “Keep It Simple Stupid,” often refereed to as the “KISS” principle. But, in almost every cliché, there’s some truth. This one is no different. Especially when it comes to marketing. Many business owners or leaders are extremely frustrated by the concept…

What is Out-&-Out Marketing®?

What is “Out-&-Out Marketing®?” For the next several weeks, we’ll explore this exclusive, trademarked DiMalanta Design marketing strategy in detail, providing tips to help any small to midsize business employ it. In a sentence, Out-&-Out Marketing® is implementing simple, disciplined, perpetual marketing strategies that are targeted, relevant and personal. Out-&-Out Marketing® is an approach that…

What is Content Marketing?

Content Marketing 101 You may have heard the term “content marketing” but not been quite sure what it means. Maybe you’ve ignored it, because, as a small business owner, you can’t imagine adding one more thing to your already too long to do list. The good news is, you’ve probably been doing some form or…

The 5 Things That Make A Great Website

People are always asking us what are the must-have items for a great website? The answers are easier than you might think. You’ve probably visited to a not-so-great website before. Maybe a restaurant site without a menu or hours? Or a shopping site with a checkout that never lets you know you’ve completed your order?…

Jesus is the Ultimate Out-&-Out Marketer

During Christmas I’m reminded of that baby born in Bethlehem.  His name is Jesus.  He would become the Savior of the world.  I’m always fascinated with the fact that the God of the universe would become a man to save the very people who sinned against him. Think about this. Jesus trained disciples.  These men…

8 Categories to Organize Your Marketing Tactic Toolbox

So when it comes to marketing tactics, you’ll quickly find that there are too many to count.  This is one reason why business owners often get overwhelmed by marketing.  Should I advertise on billboards? What about post cards?  Should I spend my money on pay-per-click ads?  Maybe I should invest in trade shows?  What’s SEO?…

Take Time to Party

This time of year is always filled with parties.  What about your company?  Do you have one scheduled?  Keep in mind that your party doesn’t have to be that elaborate.  You can just as easily hold a simple office party.   So why is this important anyways?  What does this have to do about marketing?…