
I had the good fortune to be invited to Kansas City last month to speak to a group of jewelry stores. This group consists of stores from around the country, large and small, but for the most part locally owned and operated.
In a nutshell, their world has changed dramatically and they were confused as to how to market in this new economy. Here are a few of the questions and a brief look at my answers.
Is traditional media still a good place to advertise? TV, Radio, Direct Mail, Print and Outdoor (billboards) are all still effective though each has taken a bit of a hit. For the money, in the jewelry business, TV and print would be my two pillars. Radio for sales and