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Member You - Mundane into Memorable
Advertising is said to be among the quickest way of informing people about the latest products made. It is in this form that businesses are able to base out their business standing. The outcome of having good advertising is seen through the profits and sales earned by the business.With the present’s viable industry there are lots of print materials that are distributed it includes the posters, business cards, flyers,
The point is: this stuff is easy. Yet very few companies (and people) do it.
Because they're scared of stepping out of their corporate comfort zones.
However, for those bold few who choose to embrace the mundane, here's what happ
The holiday season is upon us again, and around this time many business owners and managers are planning on what to give their clients, partners, and employees. The ideal gift is also a representation of the gift giver.Americans now are working longer hours and taking shorter vacations. A great gift will allow them to pamper themselves. Beauty & Grooming baskets have become the gift of choice, but how do you know whi
I’m still surprised more organizations don’t embrace this. It’s not our corporate policy. It violates our company’s handbook. We don’t want to do anything risky.
Come on. That’s garbage!
Businesses NEED to be doing this stuff. Because when companies can find a way to make the mundane memorable, fives things happen:
1) Customers start talking
2) Employees have more fun
3) The brand lives and breathes in a new way
4) Uniqueness shines through
5) Loyalty skyrockets
QuikTrip is the perfect example of this. I fill up at QT whenever possible (ahem, loyalty), just to hear the cashier say, “Hurry back!”
That’s what they say. In every transaction.
Not “Have a nice day.”
Not “Thank you, come again.”
They say, “Hurry back.”
And people do. Not to mention, they've made the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 3 years running. Wonder why?
Mundane into memorable.
Or Bishop’s Barbershop in Portland, where you can get a great haircut for roughly the same price as anywhere else. Except at Bishop’s, the minute you walk in the door for your appointment, the receptionist gives you a free bottle of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
That’s just cool. I don’t even drink, but I used to go there when I lived in Portland, just to get the free beer!
Mundane into memorable.
Then there’s my favorite ad agency, The Hughes Group. When you walk into their elevator, you’ll notice 21 buttons, just like any other elevator. Except theirs doesn’t say “4,” it says “Hughes.” And you better believe every client, potential client or guest comments about it. Then they tell five other people about it. Awesome!
Mundane into memorable.
Or what about the parking garage down the street from my office? Every time I go there for a meeting, the guy in the little ticket box takes my slip and says, “That’ll be $4000!” I go back there every month, just to hear him say it. A parking garage! It doesn’t get more mundane than that!
The point is: this stuff is easy. Yet very few companies (and people) do it.
Because they're scared of stepping out of their corporate comfort zones.
However, for those bold few who choose to embrace the mundane, here's what happe
Custom LED Display, as the name specifies, facilitate control anything with any message that you can think of, from hours of operation to daily specials. These are used by almost all industries like factory, banks, airports, universities, libraries, and many others.Custom LED displays are based on LED technology which gives it a modern sleek and thus the improved performance. This innovative technology enables the p
1) Customers start talking
2) Employees have more fun
3) The brand lives and breathes in a new way
4) Uniqueness shines through
5) Loyalty skyrockets
QuikTrip is the perfect example of this. I fill up at QT whenever possible (ahem, loyalty), just to hear the cashier say, “Hurry back!”
That’s what they say. In every transaction.
Not “Have a nice day.”
Not “Thank you, come again.”
They say, “Hurry back.”
And people do. Not to mention, they've made the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 3 years running. Wonder why?
Mundane into memorable.
Or Bishop’s Barbershop in Portland, where you can get a great haircut for roughly the same price as anywhere else. Except at Bishop’s, the minute you walk in the door for your appointment, the receptionist gives you a free bottle of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
That’s just cool. I don’t even drink, but I used to go there when I lived in Portland, just to get the free beer!
Mundane into memorable.
Then there’s my favorite ad agency, The Hughes Group. When you walk into their elevator, you’ll notice 21 buttons, just like any other elevator. Except theirs doesn’t say “4,” it says “Hughes.” And you better believe every client, potential client or guest comments about it. Then they tell five other people about it. Awesome!
Mundane into memorable.
Or what about the parking garage down the street from my office? Every time I go there for a meeting, the guy in the little ticket box takes my slip and says, “That’ll be $4000!” I go back there every month, just to hear him say it. A parking garage! It doesn’t get more mundane than that!
The point is: this stuff is easy. Yet very few companies (and people) do it.
Because they're scared of stepping out of their corporate comfort zones.
However, for those bold few who choose to embrace the mundane, here's what happ
Elaborate custom-built booths, sleek pop-ups, and adaptable modular displays get all the glory. And it’s true; the right booth is a crucial part of any successful trade show exhibit. But it just couldn’t be done without the unsung hero of the trade show: the banner stand. Flexible, portable, and highly effective, the banner stand may not be as complex as the booth—but it’s easy to set up and carry, it’s a great value for
Mundane into memorable.
Or Bishop’s Barbershop in Portland, where you can get a great haircut for roughly the same price as anywhere else. Except at Bishop’s, the minute you walk in the door for your appointment, the receptionist gives you a free bottle of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
That’s just cool. I don’t even drink, but I used to go there when I lived in Portland, just to get the free beer!
Mundane into memorable.
Then there’s my favorite ad agency, The Hughes Group. When you walk into their elevator, you’ll notice 21 buttons, just like any other elevator. Except theirs doesn’t say “4,” it says “Hughes.” And you better believe every client, potential client or guest comments about it. Then they tell five other people about it. Awesome!
Mundane into memorable.
Or what about the parking garage down the street from my office? Every time I go there for a meeting, the guy in the little ticket box takes my slip and says, “That’ll be $4000!” I go back there every month, just to hear him say it. A parking garage! It doesn’t get more mundane than that!
The point is: this stuff is easy. Yet very few companies (and people) do it.
Because they're scared of stepping out of their corporate comfort zones.
However, for those bold few who choose to embrace the mundane, here's what happ
Micro businesses with no employees, or between one and nine employees, accounted for 94.6% of all UK businesses in 2001, 29% of employment and 21.2% of turnover. Approximately 3.1 million people were self-employed in 2002, according to Social Trends 33, 2003. An additional 1.35 million people have some income, or losses, from self-employment. Self-employed men outnumber women by nearly three to one. The proportion of self
Mundane into memorable.
Then there’s my favorite ad agency, The Hughes Group. When you walk into their elevator, you’ll notice 21 buttons, just like any other elevator. Except theirs doesn’t say “4,” it says “Hughes.” And you better believe every client, potential client or guest comments about it. Then they tell five other people about it. Awesome!
Mundane into memorable.
Or what about the parking garage down the street from my office? Every time I go there for a meeting, the guy in the little ticket box takes my slip and says, “That’ll be $4000!” I go back there every month, just to hear him say it. A parking garage! It doesn’t get more mundane than that!
The point is: this stuff is easy. Yet very few companies (and people) do it.
Because they're scared of stepping out of their corporate comfort zones.
However, for those bold few who choose to embrace the mundane, here's what happ
Are you a southern California homeowner or business owner? If you are, have you heard of Southern California mold testing before? If you have not, you will want to take time to familiarize yourself with it, as it can play an important part in your life.Although it is nice to know that California mold testing is important, you may be wondering exactly why that is so. One of the many reasons why California mold test
The point is: this stuff is easy. Yet very few companies (and people) do it.
Because they're scared of stepping out of their corporate comfort zones.
However, for those bold few who choose to embrace the mundane, here's what happens:
Breaking the silence = breaking the pattern.
Breaking the pattern = mundane into memorable.
Memorable moments = increased comfort.
Increased comfort = increased approachability.
More approachability = strangers into friends.
Friends = people who become loyal, aka, fans.
Fans = people who love your stuff.
More fans = more positive word of mouth.
More people talking about how much they love your stuff = :) :) :)
Mission accomplished.
LET ME ASK YA THIS…
When was the last time someone make the mundane memorable for you?
LET ME SUGGEST THIS…
Picture your typical day. You interactions with customers, prospects, coworkers. Now think specifically about five mundane moments. List three ways each of those moments could become more memorable. Email me your lists and I’ll compile all the answers for a new article (along with a link to your organization’s website.)
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