The Market Seems to Be Improving… What Now?

posted by John Forsyth on October 12, 2009 at 10:25 am
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After a long “hangover” the selling market for goods and services does look like it is finally bouncing back. What you do with your marketing and advertising depends much on what you did during the market’s decline. Did you cut back or did you “cut out”?


The Message Is As Important As the Messenger

posted by John Forsyth on September 1, 2009 at 11:01 am
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In times like these, there is a tendency to attempt to cut costs… not surprising. What is surprising is that much of this cost cutting is focused on the creative product and its execution.


They Look the Same On Your Wide Screen…

posted by John Forsyth on August 10, 2009 at 9:47 am
filed under:Commentary

…But There’s a Wide Range of Difference Between Broadcast and Cable.

Many advertisers, without good counsel, often see no difference between Network and Cable television advertising. The differences are real and good advice is not only valuable, but indispensable. The Audio and the Video in your commercial spot is where the similarities end.


Media mix – Part Asset, Part Liability

posted by John Forsyth on July 21, 2009 at 11:07 am
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Many advertisers wander aimlessly through the world of media options, doing some of this, some of that and a little of a couple of other things. This has the effect of diluting your message delivery system to the point where there may be no one receiving that message.


Fire Your Best Sales Person

posted by John Forsyth on July 9, 2009 at 10:54 am
filed under:Commentary

Seems illogical when the volume of sales in virtually every industry has suffered during our current economic challenges. Well the same is true of your advertising.

It is illogical to stop advertising during downturns in business. Most who do, believe they are saving money. The truth is there is a huge opportunity cost to that strategy.


SUM’s Silverman selected to serve on SFIMA board

posted by John Staple on June 29, 2009 at 9:27 am
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Our very own Jocelyn Silverman was selected to serve as the Marketing Design chair on the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association’s (SFIMA) board of directors.


SUM Advertising tapped for Chris Evert’s Tennis Classic

posted by Jocelyn Silverman on May 15, 2009 at 9:28 am
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SUM Advertising is pleased to announce that we have been honored as the agency of record for the 2009 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic.

Since 1989, Chris Evert’s efforts have contributed over $17.7 million in an ongoing campaign against drug abuse and child neglect in Florida.