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42 Rules
of Marketing



 Laura Lowell, Principal
Impact Marketing Group
  www.impact-mg.com
A little bit about myself…

      Consultant, Author and Entrepreneur
      HP, Intel and IBM
      Enterprise, SMB and Consumer
      Hardware, Software, Services
      Go Bears!


Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007             SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
"Laura's insights in The 42 Rules of Marketing are
                                             invaluable. The book is an easy and fun read, and is a
                                             great reminder of many of the things that we marketers
                                              know intuitively but may have forgotten in the rush of
                                                               doing our daily jobs."
                                                                 Brian Lawley
                                                    President, 280 Group & Silicon Valley
                                                      Product Management Association

                                         “These 42 Rules are gems of advice and gentle reminders
                                              that every marketer needs to hear from time to time,
                                                  packaged in concise, fun-to-read nuggets. If
                                            “marketing” is in your title, you need to have this book in
                                                                   your library.”
                                                                Chris Shipley
                                                     Co-Founder, Guidewire Group Inc.
                                               Executive Producer of the DEMO Conference

                                         “It’s an actionable guide for anyone looking to improve the
                                                quality of their marketing. Laura’s rules have sparked
                                              ideas with me and my team and have helped us make a
                                                lot of progress. Keep it on your desk, refer to it often
                                                                    and tell a friend.”
                                                                  Melissa Johnson
                                                               Director, Annual Fund,
                                                Walter A. Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley




Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007                                            SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Why 42?
       “The answer to the ultimate question
       of life, the universe, and everything.”

                                                   Douglas Adams
                                         The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy


Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007                                          SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 1:
                Rules are Meant to be Broken




       Rules are guidelines. Use them when
       they help you. But don’t let them tie you
             down or hinder great ideas.
Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007   SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 2:
              Marketing Must Result in Sales




           Marketing is the way you create and
            distribute messages to get people’s
           attention so you can convince them to
                   buy more of your stuff.
Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007   SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 12:
                                         Be Different




        Differentiation is the way you go about
        separating your product from the crowd
        so it is more attractive to your potential
                        customers.
Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007                  SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 15:
                             Just Say Not to Jargon




       The point is, make sure what you write
             actually means something.

Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007                SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 23:
                       Viral Marketing Is A Tactic




  The things that typically take off are either
       tragically sad or hilariously funny.

Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007          SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 33:
                       Marketing Plans Are Good




  Please don’t confuse your marketing plan
          with a long list of tactics.

Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007       SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 37:
                          Always Have A Deadline




     As helpful as deadlines are to get things
       started, they also have an additional
      benefit…they give you a point to stop.
Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007         SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 39:
                       Deliver What You Promise




      There is nothing wrong with creating an
        environment of anticipation…But the
              experience better pay off.
Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007       SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Rule 42:
                               These Are My Rules.


                                         What Are Yours?
                                         www.42rules.com



Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007                     SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com
Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007   SVPMA, September 5, 2007
www.impact-mg.com

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The 42 Rules of Marketing

  • 1. 42 Rules of Marketing Laura Lowell, Principal Impact Marketing Group www.impact-mg.com
  • 2. A little bit about myself… Consultant, Author and Entrepreneur HP, Intel and IBM Enterprise, SMB and Consumer Hardware, Software, Services Go Bears! Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 3. "Laura's insights in The 42 Rules of Marketing are invaluable. The book is an easy and fun read, and is a great reminder of many of the things that we marketers know intuitively but may have forgotten in the rush of doing our daily jobs." Brian Lawley President, 280 Group & Silicon Valley Product Management Association “These 42 Rules are gems of advice and gentle reminders that every marketer needs to hear from time to time, packaged in concise, fun-to-read nuggets. If “marketing” is in your title, you need to have this book in your library.” Chris Shipley Co-Founder, Guidewire Group Inc. Executive Producer of the DEMO Conference “It’s an actionable guide for anyone looking to improve the quality of their marketing. Laura’s rules have sparked ideas with me and my team and have helped us make a lot of progress. Keep it on your desk, refer to it often and tell a friend.” Melissa Johnson Director, Annual Fund, Walter A. Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 4. Why 42? “The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.” Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 5. Rule 1: Rules are Meant to be Broken Rules are guidelines. Use them when they help you. But don’t let them tie you down or hinder great ideas. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 6. Rule 2: Marketing Must Result in Sales Marketing is the way you create and distribute messages to get people’s attention so you can convince them to buy more of your stuff. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 7. Rule 12: Be Different Differentiation is the way you go about separating your product from the crowd so it is more attractive to your potential customers. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 8. Rule 15: Just Say Not to Jargon The point is, make sure what you write actually means something. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 9. Rule 23: Viral Marketing Is A Tactic The things that typically take off are either tragically sad or hilariously funny. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 10. Rule 33: Marketing Plans Are Good Please don’t confuse your marketing plan with a long list of tactics. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 11. Rule 37: Always Have A Deadline As helpful as deadlines are to get things started, they also have an additional benefit…they give you a point to stop. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 12. Rule 39: Deliver What You Promise There is nothing wrong with creating an environment of anticipation…But the experience better pay off. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 13. Rule 42: These Are My Rules. What Are Yours? www.42rules.com Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com
  • 14. Copyright Impact Marketing Group, 2007 SVPMA, September 5, 2007 www.impact-mg.com