Saturday 17 November 2012

B2B Marketing issues Best Practice Pinterest Report

B2B Marketing PinterestB2B Marketing has issued a new report on Best Practice use of Pinterest.

It looks at one of the fastest growing social media platforms, Pinterest, and examines the potential benefits for B2B companies looking for another marketing channel to target their customers.

This best practice guide looks at the first principles of using Pinterest, through to creating a content strategy to build up brand loyalty, develop better customer service and gain customers’ trust. They say, 'The platform enables businesses to share visual messages with their audience, which, in turn, develops the brand, drives engagement and can strengthen their thought leadership position.'

Details of the report:

Understand the fundamentals of using Pinterest – the origins of Pinterest and how to leverage it to achieve marketing objectives.

Use Pinterest for brand development – create a brand personality to communicate your brand message responsibly.

Measure audience engagement – look for users repinning your brand regularly and use this information to improve your targeting and branding strategies.

Interact with your customers and prospects – if you notice fans taking an interest in your brand (positive or negative) there are various ways you can strike up a conversation.

The guide covers:
Strategy – integrating Pinterest into your social media and content marketing strategy.
Metrics – measure the effectiveness of your social media activity to build better customer service and advance brand development.
Content and timing – deliver a constant stream of relevant, qualified and valuable content.

You can order the report here for £99.

A couple of book reviews

Detail in Contemporary Lighting designLighting for interior DesignWe saw a great review for two new books on lighting design in Lighting Journal recently – ‘Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design’ by Jill Entwistle and ‘Lighting for Interior Design’ by Malcolm Innes.  

We haven’t had a chance to look inside either yet, but if the review and images showing for Entwistle’s book are anything to go by the content will inspire and give insight into “some of the most sophisticated lighting designs from around the world in recent years”. The visually striking image of the Deloitte HQ, with lighting design by Steven Scott, is stunning and certainly whet’s the appetite to see more.  

Whilst Innes’s book is described by reviewer Carl Gardner as, “a good attempt to summarise the theory and practice of interior lighting design in an attractive and graphic manner”.

You can get hold of these books on Amazon - see the following links:

‘Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design’

‘Lighting for Interior Design’

Wednesday 14 November 2012

Social media in the workplace seminar

Social Media in the Workplace SeminarIf you need help with or have concerns about 'Social Media in the Workplace' then this forthcoming seminar is for you.

The Think Tank's Director of PR, Samantha Dawe, will be joining the Employment Department at Bracher Rawlins LLP to present a seminar on this topic on 28th November in London.  

The venue is 77 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6SR and it starts at 5.30pm. The seminar will also be followed by a drinks reception.

There are a limited number of spaces so if it is of interest then email Carol Watson at carol.watson@bracherrawlins.co.uk to secure your place

Sunday 11 November 2012

A whisky treat for Christmas

Whisky Advent CalendarIf you know someone that is a fan of Whisky and Christmas then this is the ultimate gift to get them in the Christmas spirit.

A whisky advent calendar that less you try 24 different whiskies including a 50 year old Scotch.

It is available from Master of Malt for £149.95.


Stunning artists studios

Saunders ArchitectureArtists RetreatArtists StudioSaunders AcrhitectureLooking for a retreat to cleanse your soul then this three storey studio in Norway may fit the bill.

This structure is one of six studios designed by Saunders Architecture and is only reachable by hiking.

Saunders web site tells us, 'The Shorefast Foundation and the Fogo Island Arts Corporation commissioned Todd Saunders to design a series of six artists’ studios on various Fogo Island locations. The organization is committed to preserving the Islanders’ traditions and aims at rejuvenating the island through the arts and culture.'

A stunning structure in a beautiful environment however some purists may disagree.

See more here.

Cutting through the marketing BS

Adobe cutting through the marketing speakCutting through the marketing buzzwords, Adobe have created this entertaining film clip where they try to persuade marketing execs and creatives to cut through the BS and use plain speaking.

This is something that we pride ourselves in at The Think Tank. Taking a look at the 'big picture' and 'thinking outside the box' is right up our street.

Whoops, slipped back into jargon.

Enjoy!