Event planning is no easy undertaking. Organizing dozens of tasks, pressing deadlines, managing vendors, communication, and all around multitasking is what you deal with every day in order to pull off an awesome event. And on top of these things, you have to worry about making sure your event is a memorable one. When it comes to planning a successful…
To stay ahead in business, business and marketing professionals alike are constantly searching for the next big marketing campaign to really get their word out there. To be heard, we need to be different, we need to capture the attention of our audience, and we need to think outside of the box. However, sometimes we over think the process and…
Every so often, an exciting product hits the market that changes the industry and really grabs our attention. When Photo Tex, a self-adhesive fabric, came on the scene in 2004 it ignited a revolution in the peel and stick signage arena, and made up for the shortcomings of your typical vinyl signage. Creating a new range of possibilities for printers,…
It’s official! After going through a vigorous Third-Party audit process, TGI is proud to announce our successful completion of the Service Organization Controls 2 (SOC2) examination by security audit firm 360 Advanced P.A. SOC 2 is a series of tested controls built on data, IT infrastructure and building security. The successful completion of the SOC 2 compliance process provides our…
James Obermayer came up with the Rule of 45, which says that 45% of your prospects will eventually buy. If not from you, then they will buy from a competitor. The time it takes to convert initial interest into a sale varies widely depending on what you sell and who you sell it to. There is one constant though, you…
Since the 1960s, marketers have been focused on carving out a piece of the 76 million strong baby boomer spending pie. But a bigger pie is now ready for slicing. There are more than 80 million millennials today and their collective spending power is expected to top $10 trillion over their lifetimes. Companies like Chipotle, Old Navy, Trader Joe’s, and…
Article from the March/April Issue of Marketing Hour, Brand Police: Why your brand should be your first line of defense By: Charlie Lunan After the research and development phase of your brand, it is time to monitor your brand and if necessary, enforce legal action. A comprehensive brand protection strategy can and should be driven by marketers in close coordination…
Article from the March/April Issue of Marketing Hour, Brand Police: Why your brand should be your first line of defense By: Charlie Lunan With the plethora of information and competition in the marketing world today, it is vital for companies to develop an effective brand protection strategy. Having protection and setting standards for your brand will help protect your brand…
In a world inundated with marketing technology, messages and how to receive them, it is hard navigate through it all while maintaining your focus. Developing a powerful cross channel marketing strategy can be a daunting task, but taking the right steps can lead you to marketing sophistication. Avoid the pitfall of cross channel marketing by refining your marketing strategy. The…
“We started Dscoop to provide the Industry with a positive platform that could create partnerships, new opportunities, and build relationships. Never, would I have imagined this organization to grow into what it is today.” Jack Glacken, President of TGI. Dscoop, a community of HP users, is holding their Tenth Annual Conference, Dscoop X, March 5-7, 2015 in Washington, DC. The…