Run your Marketing Ideas by Someone


Before you print anything, run it by someone.

When I create logos, I like to run it by people who are between the ages of 8 to 10. I show it to them and ask: “What is this”?

By asking kids this question they are brutally honest and if they know what it is, usually people who are older will know.

Also, I like to ask the opinion of people who are outside the field or industry that the artwork or marketing will be used. For instance if I’m doing a logo for an assisted living company I might ask someone very far removed from this as possible such as a young college aged person. If I was creating a logo for a plumbing company, I might ask someone who is in accounting. Surely, an accountant may need a plumber, but he or she certainly has a different perspective. Always when asking, simply ask: “What is this” and shut up. The response will be very revealing. Let them go to what they go to, the color, the design, shape, etc. and take note.

Finally, many a business card could be saved from a costly reprint if it was just run by someone who could see that you’ve left your phone number, web address, or misspelled a word. I actually have a service in which for only 10% of your ad cost, I will offer my expert opinion. See the details at: www.terscott.com/advice10.

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That’s it for now. Be sure to run all of your marketing materials by someone before to publish them and save cost and embarrassment!

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