Techniques to Succeed: Just what is integrated marketing communication – synergy?

[To comment: larry@larrylitwin.com] This is Tip 125 from “The ABCs of Strategic Communication by M. Larry Litwin, APR, Fellow PRSA. Thanks to former Rowan University colleague Amy LeBow for this and her insight.]

Like many strategic communication practitioners, you may spend much of your life trying to get friends and relatives to understand what you do for a living. Try this example:

• You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, “I’m fantastic in bed.” That’s Direct Marketing.

• You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, “He’s fantastic in bed.” That’s Advertising.

• You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day you call and say, “Hi, I’m fantastic in bed.” That’s Telemarketing.

• You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie You walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, “By the way, I’m fantastic in bed.” That’s Public Relations.

• You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, “I hear you’re fantastic in bed.” That’s Brand Recognition.

[To comment: larry@larrylitwin.com]