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WHAT IS MARKETING?
Successful marketing is an integrated system of strategies, tools, tactics, pricing, outreach and everything that helps your market find you. This blog contains examples of a few strategies and tactics.
That’s why you’ll see a vast assortment of information in this blog.
Our services offer comprehensive solutions . . .
Allison Bliss, Director of Oakland Marketing Agency “Allison Bliss Consulting” offers visitors articles, tips, and tools for both established businesses (over 10 years) and entrepreneurs to help them increase profits, save time and grow business.
The agency’s Marketing & Communications Services offer customized projects with teams of specialists. Our affordable and high value marketing services and programs range from Social Media to video, SEO, writing, design and more – all in one agency affording you time and money savings.
After all, ignorance is expensive, but “Knowledge is Bliss.“
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Lands End Labyrinth
Thanks to my friend, Robin Heyden, for introducing me to this labyrinth at mile rock beach in San Francisco. Details to find the location and more photos at the link. … READ FULL POST
Lead the Vision, Not the Minutiae
What’s the secret to radical growth, innovation and success? It’s the same tactic used by organizations throughout the world for growth strategies. You probably know it, but may not yet be adopting these tactics: • Spend your time on big picture visioning and innovation by … READ FULL POST
How to Get What You Need
In my socially distant walks with friends and colleagues since the shutdown, I’ve discovered that most people are feeling fearful or vulnerable in some part of their lives or business but are afraid to ask for help. Does this seem familiar to you? I get … READ FULL POST
Building Business in the New Normal: Resources for Grants & more
Business Survival in the New Normal: How Businesses Can Survive with Grants, Loans, Strategic Budget plans and support … READ FULL POST
How to Survive in the “New Normal”
In our “new normal” during this Covid-19 era, we are forced to rethink our life, work, careers and obligations. IN THIS ECONOMY Many employees are laid off and considering the option to start a business. Various existing businesses are pivoting to revise their offerings, … READ FULL POST
The Dome at the Lake
This article witten by CJ Hirschfield during her long tenure as the “Queen Fairy” (Executive Director) of Children’s Fairyland in Oakland Last week I came across the script that was used when Fairyland’s train used to venture through Lakeside Park, before it was permanently brought … READ FULL POST
The Value You’re Missing
Small businesses often don’t understand the vast time & cost saving value of full service companies, mistakenly believing specialization is crucial. Tony Robbins comments; “Most people have been in their profession so long …they only know how to perform in the industry as it is. … READ FULL POST
How I made $420K from my website
It’s true. I really did. I’ll tell you how below. I know you’ll be suspicious of this. You should!! That is exactly why I’m posting this. I want entrepreneurs and CEO’s to get the deeper truth. As entrepreneurs, we like to find things out ourselves … READ FULL POST
Labyrinth Tours
“Mindful, Mythical and the Preposterous: Experiential Learning of Labyrinths” Labyrinths are found in every country on our planet. Thought to be an archetypal symbol of transformation, they can open participants to the great mysteries of life. In the Oakland hills, there are 11 labyrinths outside in … READ FULL POST
Publicity: Getting the Word Out
Reprising article reprint from 2002 because it’s still relevant for companies who are just launching publicity campaigns for the first time. More “how to” tips for publicity. For support or customized help, contact us. … READ FULL POST
Bernstein’s “America” Caps Irony of “Vice”
If you’re going to see the extraordinary film Vice, you’ve just got to first revisit the number America in West Side Story (staged 1957). I was shocked by its sad relevancy to our current (racist) immigration strife and urban displacement, ironically set to uptempo, cheery music. … READ FULL POST
Dialing For Dollars
I’m reprising this decades old article because it’s still very relevant . . . When I worked in the film & TV industry, we landed jobs by calling all of our colleagues to let them know we were available. I particularly remember the location scouts who … READ FULL POST
Wildflower Walk in Roberts Regional Park
Allison co-led a wildflower walk in Oakland’s Roberts Regional Park on April 30,2016 for a private group. Thanks to Jenny Rieger of Columbine Landscaping for sharing her vast knowledge on medicinal & Native tribes’ uses of plants – and helping us identify several of the 3 … READ FULL POST
Brand Example
Branding is more than cute logos and taglines. It’s sometimes about building a new company or industry. Here’s one example from our collection: As a pioneer in promoting and bringing the Holistic Health Network to California in the 90’s (before the internet), Allison educated and … READ FULL POST
Is It Worth Your Money to Advertise?
When to use ads, when advertising is not advised, how broadcast ads work, with demo of what makes these print & online ad examples work for Munchery & Here Comes The Guide.
READ FULL POSTSolvatur Ambulando: “It’s Solved by Walking”
Throughout history people have known “Solvatur Ambulando: It’s solved by walking”. This post looks at some of the concepts and perceptions about why we solve problems walking.
READ FULL POSTWalking Meditation
I dreaded meditation exercises for years until I figured out my morning walks actually were meditations. I just get double the benefit; mindfulness or mind clearing, plus a bit of exericise. This is just one of the exercises we use in our “Moving Forward Focus Walks” for … READ FULL POST