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Customer-first Strategies: Identify Your Target Persona and Other Tips
Customer-first Strategies: Identify Your Target Persona and Other Tip
Angelo Ponzi
Sep 5, 20227 min read


Driving Brand Differentiation
You know the feeling. You're scrolling through your feed and you see yet another ad for some product you're not interested in. Or, even...
Angelo Ponzi
Aug 15, 20224 min read


The North Star Metric: What Truly Drives your Business
Is the "North Star Metric" (or NSM) merely another marketing jargon used to rename a concept we’re already familiar with? We speak of key...
Angelo Ponzi
Jul 29, 20224 min read


Beyond Generalizations: Embracing Strategic Segmentation
When it comes to your target customers, do you think one-size-fits-all? If so, you may be missing out on endless brand opportunities. The...
Angelo Ponzi
Jul 18, 20223 min read


You Have Data... Now What?
As we discuss frequently at CRAFT, marketing should be looked at through a strategic lens, not merely a tactical one. A central piece of...
Angelo Ponzi
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Strategic Pivots: When’s The Right Time To Change A Marketing Strategy?
In marketing, the status quo doesn’t always meet the mark. As your business evolves, keeping your marketing strategies fresh and relevant...
Angelo Ponzi
Jun 6, 20224 min read


In the Sport of Marketing, Are You Playing Offensive or Defensive?
Every marketing strategy is unique, depending on your company’s unique positioning and brand characteristics. However, when it comes to...
Angelo Ponzi
May 3, 20223 min read


Identifying Your Brand's Key Performance Indicators
Despite the tactical approach that most businesses take when it comes to marketing, data-driven decision-making must be at the very core...
Angelo Ponzi
Apr 11, 20224 min read


What’s Your Sustainable Competitive Advantage?
In marketing, the concept of “competitive advantage” is thrown around fairly loosely. While there are many tips and tricks up any...
Angelo Ponzi
Mar 24, 20223 min read


Strategic Marketing, Inside & Out
Your plan is in motion, and you’re officially converting leads into committed clients. This means that your marketing plan has officially...
Angelo Ponzi
Feb 28, 20223 min read


Competitive Intelligence: Know Your Competitors, Don’t Copy Them
In a recent article, we highlighted the importance of establishing a competitive intelligence program for your business in an effort to...
Angelo Ponzi
Jan 20, 20223 min read


Building Brand Relationships Through Referral Marketing
Think about the last product or service you made a plan to invest in. Did you make the purchase based on the brand’s marketing materials...
Angelo Ponzi
Jan 6, 20223 min read


Marketing Architects: Designing a Sustainable Brand Foundation
Have you ever seen a building that looks really cool, only to find out later that it is not structurally sound? Your marketing is no...
Angelo Ponzi
Dec 19, 20213 min read


Values: Your Brand’s Underutilized Marketing Strategy
When it comes to marketing, your product is only the tip of the iceberg. While crafting how you will present your product (or service) to...
Angelo Ponzi
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Competitive Intelligence: Helping You Build Stronger Brand Strategies
The internet has made the world a much smaller place. It has also given rise to an increasing number of businesses competing for their...
Angelo Ponzi
Nov 19, 20213 min read


Supply Chain Crisis: Coping With the Global Ripple Effect
If you're an American business owner, the increasing challenges in the supply chain are likely on your mind right now. From product...
Angelo Ponzi
Nov 4, 20214 min read


Marketing: Expense or Investment?
Is marketing an expense or investment in your organization? If you immediately think expense, I’d venture to say that you are in the...
Angelo Ponzi
Oct 28, 20213 min read


Renew, Recapture & Acquire: Turning Today’s Connections Into Tomorrow’s Customers
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has caused huge strains on businesses around the globe. Over a year and a half in, the seemingly...
Angelo Ponzi
Oct 3, 20214 min read


Strategic Planning: 2022 Begins NOW!
Are you ready for 2022? And even more urgently, are you ready for the fourth quarter of 2021, which is already here? While Christmas and...
Angelo Ponzi
Sep 28, 20213 min read


Active Listening: Do You Listen to Reply or to Understand?
Think about the last interaction you had. Maybe it was a meeting with a client, a call with a prospect, or even just your nightly...
Angelo Ponzi
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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