The High Cost of Cheap Marketing
Because hope is not a marketing strategy. Sometimes–especially when money gets tight–management and business owners will take for granted that a marketing strategy isn’t necessary, or that it’s too expensive. They recategorize it as a…
Align Sales and Marketing With These Strategies
Are Your Sales and Marketing Teams At War? Sales and marketing are often treated as separate disciplines—divided by workflows, KPIs, and even office walls. Not good, we think. When these two functions operate in sync,…
The Real ICP: How 7 Founders Redefined Their Ideal Customer—and Why It Changed Everything
How To Define Your Ideal Customer Profile and Why It Matters In theory, the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) is a tidy exercise: define your target audience, build messaging around them, and watch qualified leads pour…
Does Account Based Marketing (ABM) Really Work?
Everyone’s talking about ABM. Why? In this article, the advertising and branding experts at Mandel Marketing gathered insights from thought leaders on Account-Based Marketing (ABM). We’ll see how ABM is effective for targeted B2B strategies,…
When Should a Startup Prioritize Marketing Efforts?
Unfortunately, a brilliant idea alone isn’t enough. Success hinges on effectively connecting that idea with its intended audience. (We here at Mandel call it “marketing.”) But it’s not always clear when a startup or early-stage…
How to Balance Brand Building With Performance Marketing in Advertising
Branding Building and Performance Marketing: Can They Coexist? In the ever-evolving landscape of advertising, finding the right balance between brand building and performance marketing is crucial for success. Insights from a Chief Marketing Officer and…
Lessons Learned From Failed Marketing Campaigns
Marketing Failures Aren’t The End Of The World Social media distorts reality. People post how amazing their lives are, the wonderful trips they go on, and the beautiful dishes they eat. That’s fine, but it’s…
When Should A Startup Think About Branding?
The brand-building process is often misunderstood by startups, with some founders viewing it as an afterthought or something to be addressed once the company is more established. Others argue that startup branding is fundamental to…
The Most Significant Marketing Challenges for Startups and Entrepreneurs in Early Stages
Okay, so you have a damn good idea and a damn fine go-to-market strategy. You’re full of vim and vigor and vinegar and ready to work those 25-hour days to become the next [insert your…
Online Resources For A Go-To-Market Strategy For Startups
So you’re looking for help with a go-to-market strategy for your startup, huh? Well, we suggest hiring Mandel Marketing as part of our Fractional CMO services–but short of that, here are some great online resources,…