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Is Business a Combination of Sport and War?

In the CEO Afterlife

The notion of business as a combination of sport and war was attributed to Emile Herzog (1885-1967), a French author who used the pen name, Andre Maurois. As for sport, the game of market share was an easy way to track success. The delusion is that market share is the “be all and end all” of business success.

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Winning Teams Know to Trust Their Team Members

Leading Blog

I N BUSINESS, as in sports, the aspect that distinguishes the best teams from the mediocre teams comes down to collaboration. Let’s apply the team sport analogy further. Collaborating with other business functions is often an adjustment for sales and marketing leaders. Still, they can’t go it alone and expect to win the game.

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Leading Beyond Ego – Interview with David Meltzer

Let's Grow Leaders

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. Connect with David: LinkedIn (Be sure to check out David’s weekly Friday LinkedIn broadcast).

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Marketing Success: 7 Marketing Dos and Don’ts for Start Ups

Strategy Driven

Having a strong marketing strategy can make or break the successful launch of a business. Does your startup have the marketing blueprint it needs to make it in 2020? Follow these seven keys to marketing success and avoid mistakes. Keeping an eye on your competition will help you react to market changes before they do.

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5 types of print marketing that could help your business to improve its bottom line

Strategy Driven

“Print marketing is dead.” However, the figures tell a different story: in 2017 alone, printing marketing generated a 190% stronger response than in the year prior, while 43% more customers responded to direct mail in that period. Monochrome colors can work well for tech firms, while red is good for bolder brands, like those in sports.

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Is Business a Combination of Sport and War?

LDRLB

The notion of business as a combination of sport and war was attributed to Emile Herzog (1885-1967), a French author who used the pen name, Andre Maurois. As for sport, the game of market share was an easy way to track success. The delusion is that market share is the “be all and end all” of business success.

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7 Marketing Materials for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Strategy Driven

Digital marketing is essential when trying to build a business in the modern world, but that does not mean that more traditional marketing tactics are also not important. Printed marketing collateral, signage, and promotional products can help brands to stand out from the crowd and reach consumers in a way digital marketing cannot.