Categories for Public Relations

07.18.2017
Advertising, Media Buying, Public Relations

The Dos and Don’ts of a Successful, Integrated Campaign

Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you’re doing but nobody else does. – Stuart H. Britt All too often, businesses adopt the belief that “if you build it, they will come.” The truth is, all products and services, no matter how good, will go unused if no one knows about them. Don’t be the best-kept secret. An advertising plan, no matter the scale, will increase awareness of your brand, and... Read More

10.27.2016
Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing, Photography, Public Relations

How to Make the Most of Your Headshot

Clients often ask us for professional headshots to use in various marketing materials and for PR purposes. If you’re like me, most people hate getting their photo taken. However, it’s easy to get the most out of your headshot and reduce some of the stress that comes along with showing us your pearly whites.

06.28.2016
Advertising, Public Relations

The Inside Story: Case Studies Support Sales

One of the most powerful sales tools marketing can provide is a case study. While case studies can take many forms, from feature articles to testimonial ads and videos, they are one of the most valued marketing investments. Maybe you’re interested in supporting your sales team but you don’t know exactly what a case study is, or perhaps you just need the right pitch to make sure your business earmarks part of the marketing budget to develop your story.

03.24.2016
Public Relations, Social Media

What the new reaction feature on Facebook means for businesses

Have you noticed the new reaction button on Facebook? Chances are you have! If not, this is the set of six emoji’s that sit alongside the original “like” button. Users can quickly respond with love, laughter, happiness, shock, sadness and anger. This gives users the ability to respond to posts and ads with different reactions beyond the like button, but isn’t quite as bold as creating a dislike button, which is why these were created.

01.19.2016
Advertising, Did You Know?, Graphic Design, Marketing, Media Buying, Public Relations, Web Design

Did You Know We Go The Extra Mile?

As a “full-service” marketing agency, Market Mentors provides a variety of services including advertising, branding, media buying, graphic design, public relations and event planning. Although many of our clients work with us for just a few of our services, we strive to deliver the best results by providing “added value.” Added value is another impression we can create for our client to let them know “we’re here for you”. In addition, this little “something extra” is a great way for our clients to try a service that they may not have considered before, to strengthen their campaigns.

05.15.2014
In The News, Public Relations

What Do People Find When They ‘Google’ You?

This article is a pretty big deal for Google and other search engines. People often wonder if they can have certain photos or articles related to them and their businesses removed from search results. The recent court ruling described in the article applies to search engines in European countries only. In the United States, the two ways we suggest addressing unwanted content are to directly contact the website containing the content and request removal, and to post more content about... Read More

04.09.2014
Marketing, Public Relations

Online Reputation Management

With the advent of digital media and platforms that host reviews, it is important for brands to be aware of their digital footprints. Although it is unfortunate when users post negative reviews, it is neither unusual nor a reason to panic. An authentic brand will embrace feedback — positive or negative — and use it to better the customer experience. A savvy brand will encourage feedback from satisfied customers; brands that do not actively solicit feedback often miss opportunities to... Read More

Market Mentors creates Pink Day to celebrate 10 years

10.17.2013
Advertising, In The Market, In The News, Marketing, Public Relations

Tickled Pink to Be Turning 10!

All of us at Market Mentors are ‘tickled pink’ to announce our 10th year in business. Our humble beginnings date back to 2003 when Michelle Abdow opened shop in her Longmeadow, Massachusetts home. Since then, we have grown to include a strong client base of small to medium-sized businesses and international companies with global reach. In celebration of our first double-digit anniversary we have organized support for Rays of Hope, a local philanthropic initiative that will benefit our community and... Read More

06.21.2013
Advertising, In The News, Marketing, Public Relations

Loose Lips Sink Ships

I woke up this morning to read the news that the iconic pitchman for the Men’s Wearhouse had been abruptly terminated. And, that’s it. No more information than that. The guy who, for decades, has been telling us that we’re going to “like the way you look. I guarantee it.” was sent packing — on the morning of the company’s annual shareholder meeting nonetheless. My first thoughts were, “I can’t wait to hear why,” simply because of the mysterious way... Read More

06.05.2013
Advertising, Just For Fun, Marketing, Public Relations

Summer of the Cubicle

Sometimes internships get a bad reputation. Disgruntled college students emerging from their cubicle-clad lifestyles who can now recite the coffee order of everyone from their office, tend to taint the reputation of the coveted summer internship. These bitter intern jokes should be taken with caution however, since 86% of interns report they had a positive job experience. So when I first learned about my opportunity to become an intern at Market Mentors for the summer before my sophomore year of... Read More

05.24.2013
Did You Know?, Marketing, Public Relations

Did You Know PR Can Make Your Company’s News Tomorrow’s Headline?

As we’ve said before, Public Relations (PR) is one of the best bargains in marketing communications. When a story about your business, products or services appears in newspapers or magazines or is featured on radio, television or the Internet, it’s free. There is no charge for the space or air time. But how do you make your company news tomorrow’s headline? At the risk of sounding cheesy, who you gonna call? Market Mentors! Here are the top five reasons to... Read More

04.24.2013
In The News, Public Relations

Boston Strong

Just as other terrorist attacks before it, last week’s Boston Marathon bombings were an attempt to rattle the American spirit. Americans around the country will likely remember the moment they learned of the event forever, but the attack was unsuccessful. Boston stands strong. American citizens stand proud. As a Massachusetts-based company, the Market Mentors staff joined the movement that spread beyond Boston, or even Massachusetts — but country-wide — and proudly displayed our Bostonian spirit on Friday, April 19th. Many... Read More

When I Grow Up I Want to Work in Advertising

10.07.2011
Advertising, Graphic Design, Just For Fun, Marketing, Media Buying, Public Relations

When I Grow Up I Wanna Work in Advertising

A funny video we thought we’d share on this Friday afternoon. Originally done as a spoof on Monster’s “When I Grow Up” commercial a few years back. Enjoy!

12.30.2010
Advertising, Graphic Design, In The Market, Marketing, Public Relations, Web Design

Our Favorite Jobs of 2010

As the year comes to a close, we decided to take a look back at all the projects we worked on in 2010. From TV campaigns and web design to event planning and public relations, we’ve been busy working hard for our clients and still finding time to volunteer for local non-profits. We’re looking forward to what 2011 has to bring. Check out a few of our favorites below! TV NUVO Bank & Trust Company “Cash Without a Catch” TV... Read More