Kampala, Uganda-“Hope, I was in a meeting with someone from our company’s marketing department a few days ago,” an engineer told me. “She mentioned something called ‘marketing Ps;’ can you tell me what this is?” This marketing professional was referring to the elements of the marketing mix. Today, I’ll share some insights on this important […]
Insights
What does marketing mean
“What is marketing?” At the beginning of each term, I pose this question to my undergraduate marketing students. Their answers are diverse: – “It is the process of selling your product.” – “It is how to advertise your company.” – “It is the study of how to give your company a brand that others will […]
Ways to Improve Your Sales
Kampala, Uganda-A few days ago, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a Facebook message from a Ugandan friend and mentee. “You know,” she wrote. “I do a part-time business selling cosmetic products, but sometimes I have trouble convincing clients.”Today, I’ll share some tips to help this young lady—and all of you in sales—to be more […]
How to Build Your Brand
Kampala, Uganda-“I don’t understand branding,” the engineer told me, as we planned his firm’s strategy in my office. “I know that it is important to create a cohesive image for my firm, and I know that people are using social media to accomplish this. However, I fail to understand the processes, and what the benefit […]
Promoting digital broadcasting
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Of late, there seems to be a trend of mobile devices becoming an instant hit mainly buoyed by a growing middle class. Pay TV operators are the latest entrants in providing portable devices that enable customers to watch their favorite programs on the go. Multichoice and StarTimes are the operators that have […]