Dallas, Texas, October, 2012 – Full Moon Design Group, Inc. proudly announces that Principal, Vicky Gouge was recently voted onto the Promise House Board of Directors. Gouge will be the Chairperson of the Marketing committee for Prom Squared and will be assisting the internal marketing department with various needs, support, and guidance. “I am truly [...]
31
Aug
The 3 Things To Avoid When Emailing Your List
When you decide to have an opt-in list, it is not just a matter of sending your subscribers your promotional newsletters or catalogs. There are many things to consider in avoiding many complications. While there are so many ways you can make people subscribe to your list, there are also some things you must do [...]
08
Mar
What are QR codes and Why Should you be Using them in your business??
Many of you (hopefully most) have seen these little box codes start popping up everywhere. What most of you don’t know is that these Quick Response (QR) codes have been around for some time now. They were invented in Japan in 1994!! But, like most new technology, it has taken years for these little codes [...]
17
Feb
Company Culture
As referenced in our blog about the Lunar Cycle, company culture is a huge part of a company’s success. Your culture is your brand. Want great customer service? Need high productivity and creative output? Want your employees to exude professionalism and enthusiasm? Need more sales? Do your employees reflect your mission statement? It’s then environment [...]
11
Aug
The Written Word – Making a Comeback
I’ve noticed more and more lately that writing is sort of “last week.” It’s old school. Blame it on technology, if you like. Pick one: whether it’s cell phone texting, word processing auto correct, or spell check they’ve all contributed to the slow demise of a basic skill. Sometimes I wonder if a person realizes [...]
02
Sep
Hotel ZaZa – A Branded Success
A little over a month ago, I headed to Dallas with a very good friend. Since it was a girls’ weekend, we decided to pamper ourselves and stay at Hotel ZaZa. I had not heard of the boutique hotel before this trip, but after staying there for two nights, I’ll never forget it! From the [...]
09
Jul
Our Thoughts on Customer Reviews: We Want to Hear from You!
As you’ve probably noticed, more and more people are looking to reviews to determine whether or not they should buy from a particular store, eat at a certain restaurant or buy a new product. Heck, you might be one of them…I know that I am! The stats are proving that people are trusting an online stranger over advertising. So, what does that mean for businesses? Get the reviews! Get your customers involved!
Here are some surprising stats:
24
Jun
Promotional Items = Walking Billboards
Take a second and look around. You are probably at your desk reading this blog post or you are reading this on your phone. My bet is you have a few promotional items around that you may not realize are there anymore, but for one reason or another you kept it nearby. Me? Just at my office, I have an acrylic cup from one of my favorite vacation spots, a cup from the World Championship Goat Cook-Off, a couple of coasters, one representing my Longhorns, koozies from numerous clients, a client’s calendar and too many pens to count! At home, I have so many chip clips that I am never hurting for one when in need! Do I use them all? Yes! That’s what makes them effective. Even the notepad that I love so much I use it daily has the company’s logo on it.
14
Jun
Full Moon Design Group wins MAX award by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
Austin, Texas, June 14, 2010 – Full Moon Design Group, Inc. proudly announces that a direct mail campaign designed for Sterling Custom Homes wins a MAX Award by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. Principal & Co-Founder Vicky Gouge who designed the postcard campaign was very please and excited. “I was surprised and honored [...]
07
Jun
To “E” (mail) or not to “E” (mail) – Is This Really a Question? Email Marketing, Part 1
Did you know that most people spend more time reading email than browsing the Internet? We are an email-centric society. It is one of the primary ways we conduct business, share ideas, and communicate. It is both powerful and inexpensive; two things that most businesses need.