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Industry Observer with Digital and Direct Response Marketing

Today I am spending some time catching up on blog reading and one by Seth Godin caught my eye.  He posted a holiday shopping guide and one recommendation was not to buy from big brands or big stores.  The reason he gives is that they don't care about you, or the things you care about and that there are alternatives to every 'big' category.  Toms Shoes is an alternative to the shoe category and they have an interesting mission.  Watch this video for more info.

 

 

Interesting right?  Great video too.  I was moved to grab one of their banners and help spread the marketing message.

Help Toms Shoes hit their goal

 

Shoes, who would have thought you should be thankful for shoes?

Now off to check out their shoes and see if they have my size...

 

 

 

 

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Josef, Seth gives out some pearls in his blogs and I am reading them daily. Love the fact that you can purchase a pair of shoes and a new pair goes to such a terrific cause. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Also great marketing for Tom's.
Nov 28, 2008 05:15 AM
Tami Vroma
West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate - Grand Haven, MI
Realtor, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

They did an excellent job on that video!!  So simple but so cool!

Nov 29, 2008 11:59 AM
Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

@Margaret  - Seth is a guru for sure.  Would you believe I have a Seth Godin action figure...

Nov 30, 2008 12:25 AM
Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

@Tami - it really is so simple which is why I think it is so cool.  Not to mention you do good at the same time.

Nov 30, 2008 12:27 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Very cool thing to do. I shall check them out for the little minions' Winter boots. :-)

Nov 30, 2008 01:07 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

I'm going to link back to you too. Gotta help spread the word. Thank you for sharing this. :-)

Nov 30, 2008 01:08 AM
Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

@CTS  - Thanks.  I think kids will love their shoes.  They look fun.  Thanks for the link back.

Nov 30, 2008 02:29 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Josef, Would love to see a photo of your Seth Godin action figure. Would you please share?

Dec 02, 2008 02:29 PM
Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

@Margaret - here it is http://www.mcphee.com/items/11792.html I even gave one as a gift last year to a fellow Seth fan.

 

Dec 03, 2008 02:42 AM