Useful Connections – Your On-line & Real World

There is so much talk about the digital world and about social media- what a great time to be a contrarian and review basic on the ground real connections that get you noticed.

Here are umpteen ways to create synergy between the off-line  eye catching print and sign technology and the Internet and Social Media world.

Each of these is a generic idea that may or may not fit into your perceptions; but explore them. With a little creativity, you can stir up some romance with these ideas.

This does take creativity. It does take boldness. Your bait must be attractive- either that- or have a very comfortable chair on your boat because the fish are not biting.

Feel free to email or call if you need some help brainstorming the right bait.

  • In brochures and on business cards
  • On bumper stickers
  • In your yellow page ad
  • On door-hangers
  • On flyers and leave behinds
  • On coupons at the office of a business partner
  • On a direct mail piece
  • In a shared mailing piece
  • Signage on your vehicle
  • On promotional products such as caps, mugs and towels
  • In your voicemail messages
  • In your email signature
  • Mention it when you’re a guest on radio talk shows.
  • In print ads
  • In your chamber of commerce newsletter
  • On your fax cover sheets
  • In business directories
  • On your embroidered shirt or bag
  • In trade publications
  • On your invoices
  • On Postcard Mailings
  • In other people’s newsletters
  • In newspaper and magazine letters to the editor
  • In radio advertisements
  • On refrigerator magnets
  • On stickers attached to the outside of product packages
  • In your own print or electronic newsletter
  • Word of mouth

What ideas are missing here? I know I have missed a few.

The key to success here is to be eye-catching and not boring. You have to get out on the edge a bit.

Feel free to leave suggestions. Feel free to call or email.