Saturday, October 17, 2009

Win a Marketing Makeover!


Calling all boring websites, clip art logos and bland brochures:

Win a MARKETING MAKEOVER worth over $10,000.
You’re in business, and you know the way you’re perceived is important. And while you’re careful to leave your house looking polished, your brand looks like it’s wearing sweatpants.

If your marketing needs a face-lift, you should enter our contest.

13thirtyone Design and Inkwell Marketing are accepting applicants for a Marketing Makeover that includes:
  • Website design (four pages)
  • Website content (four pages)
  • Logo design
  • Tag line creation
  • Stationary design (letterhead and envelopes)
  • Brochure design
  • Brochure content
  • Press release
The value? Dollar-wise: over ten grand. Reality-wise: a heckofa lot more. (We can’t put an exact number on increased confidence, perceived professionalism, and infinite new clients.)

Even if you don’t win the package, you could come in second and get 50% off a marketing service of your choice.

Does this sound like a good deal? Cool. Before you apply, read our application requirements and fine print.

Application requirements:
1. You’ve been in business for two years or longer.
2. You have current marketing materials you use to woo prospects and win clients. You are not pleased with these pieces. These should include (but are not limited to) logo, website, tag line, etc.
3. You want your brand to work harder for you.
4. No whining: you are willing to allow two professionals do their job. Simply: you hand over creative control. (No worries, you’re not going to get something you hate. We take client input very seriously, but in this case the idea is to give a makeover. We need freedom to do this.)
5. Before you apply, please view our web sites for our styles: www.13thirtyone.com and www.inkwell-marketing.com. It’s important that you like our aesthetic and writing style before you sign-on. Sure, this is a chance to win something FREE, but it’s pointless unless you’re happy with it.

RULES AND REGULATIONS (Otherwise known as fine print.) PLEASE READ.
  • All entries must be received by 11:59pm Eastern time, December 18, 2009.
  • Only one entry is accepted per business.
  • All fields on the application must be completed in order for entries to be accepted.
  • By submitting the application form you certify the following statement "I certify that I am the author of the material I am submitting to 13thirtyone Design and Inkwell Marketing. 13thirtyone Design, Inkwell Marketing, and their licensees may reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works and otherwise use the material for any purpose in any form and on any media. I agree to indemnify 13thirtyone Design and Inkwell Marketing for all damages and expenses that may be incurred in connection with the material."
  • A grand prize and first place winner will be selected.
  • Winners will be announced January 22, 2010 on the 13thirtyone Design and Inkwell Marketing blogs and newsletters.
  • Grand Prize winner will receive a professional marketing package provided by sponsors 13thirtyone Design and Inkwell Marketing. First place winner will receive 50% discount on desired marketing project.
  • Prizes do not include printing costs, domain name fees, or hosting costs. Unfortunately, eCommerce sites are not included.

Does everything sound kosher?

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Positive Mental Attitude is Mandatory for Success.

I'm a fan of Jeffrey Gitomer: he's a great motivator, with a no B.S. attitude. I like that about him. Anyway, I know there's a lot going on in the world right now, but when it comes down to it, WE are in control of how we react (or don't react) to things. This video is a little reminder that with the right mental attitude, anything is possible. Enjoy!


Friday, October 9, 2009

Oh Seth Godin, I think you're great.

Happy Friday: another great Seth Godin video. (And, it so happens, a message to all those Twitter spammers--you're just annoying me, I'm not going to buy from you.)