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28 Dec 2011
Issue #57
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Greetings from Sydney.  Folks here are in the midst of the after-Christmas sales stampedes.  India doesn't really have an equivalent - maybe because we have festivals through the year!  We also don't have an equivalent of the gift-giving frenzy that marks Christmas. I wonder why no retailer has thought of introducing that concept to coincide with Rakhi or Diwali.

I lived in Sydney briefly as a child, and remember enjoying ice-creams and lollipops at the local stores. It is sad to see most of the neighbourhood stores - convenience, barbers, butchers - all boarded up, as organized retail has made them unviable.  Sure, it has taken 30 years for the process to complete, but it is certainly a pointer for those who believe that kirana stores and organized retail will coexist happily in India.  Not saying it is a bad thing for consumers, just that thinking it won't impact small shops is idealism.

Thanks to all of you who have sent us your thoughts on what's big in 2012.  We'll publish that shortly - and meantime you can still download our free ebook on best of demand generation (links below).

Paul Writer completes 2 years in January - thanks so much for being with us on this amazing and exciting journey.

Happy New Year!

 

Nita Kapoor's views on 'Responsible Branding' - A Q&A with Jessie Paul
By Jessie Paul

Nita Kapoor - Executive Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Godfrey Phillips India Ltd shared her viewpoint on socially responsible branding in a conversation with Jessie Paul.  

 

Here are some excerpts which give a perspective on how brands gain from social associations and where it doesn't work. Should brands go for this concept and how it is different from CSR.  

 

Plus Paul Writer's take on this subject and why responsible branding hasn't worked the way it can.

 

Read on... 

 

 



5 Tips for Injecting Personality into your Online Presentations

by Michael Kolowitz

At the heart of every great presentation is a skilled presenter. Great presenters are storytellers. And because audiences need more than slides, they tell stories with powerful interpersonal communication tools, like gestures, posture, and facial expressions. Great presenters know we're wired for body language.

 

But in the digital age we have fewer opportunities to connect with our audiences on a personal level. We increasingly use online presentations, webinars, and meeting tools, which often fail to capture the body language and personality of the speaker.

 

The result? They fall flat, failing to take full advantage of the power of personality and storytelling that a good presenter offers to a live audience.

 

So what's a content marketer to do?

 

Here are 5 tips on how to inject personality into your online presentations.


 

 

Interview with Simone Barratt - President of Global Marketing Agency, e-Dialog   

By NextWomen Magazine

Simone Barratt was recently named as President of global marketing agency, e-Dialog Inc, having founded the UK branch of the company in 2000. She is responsible for growing the UK company from a start-up to working with high profile brands such as British Airways, Boots, and Nintendo.

 

With over twenty years experience in marketing, Simone has played a key role in building e-Dialog's reputation as the leading email marketing services provider in the UK. Recognized as an industry thought leader she has represented the email marketing industry on behalf of the DMA in Brussels, presenting proposals that have contributed to the formulations of the latest EU legislation.


Read the amazing story of Simone Barratt in this interview by The NextWomen Business Magazine where she talks about the rocky road from secretarial work to President of a global company; the lessons she learned along the way; and her tips for female entrepreneurs.

 

Click here for the complete interview.  

 

5 Step Plan to Writing Better Website Content For Your Business

by Sarah Evans

The search for funding is a major concern for many start-ups but your website could be bringing in cash for you whilst you're hunting for investment.  

 

Website copywriting is one of the major resources you need in order to make your business a success online as it helps improve search engine optimisation and helps to convert your website visitors into customers.

 

However, copywriting is often one of the last areas of a website to be completed as business owners often choose to spend more of their budget on their website design rather than on copywriting.

 

If you want to write your own website content but don't know where to start then this five step plan will ensure your content is selling your products or services for you 24/7.

 

Read more


Best of Demand Generation 2011 - Download your copy!  
By Paul Writer
In case you missed this last week, you can still get your hands on the top articles on how to improve your demand generation efforts, handpicked from www.paulwriter.com and compiled for your convenience.

Registered members can download a copy of this collection on subjects ranging from lead generation, website conversions to qualifying leads and driving results.

 

 Click here to download your copy. 

 

 

 
Best Regards,

Jessie Paul
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