Market a Solution, not a Product

How many times have you encountered that familiar phrase, only to find a rare gem of an example that truly brings it to life? Couple this with some skillful copywriting, and… voilà! You’ve got a compelling point of sales communication!

During a leisurely wait before my flight at Athens International Airport, I stumbled upon a clever bookshelf encouraging passengers to select a book based on their flight duration.

Next time you find yourself at the Greek capital’s airport, ensure you “book” your flight according to your anticipated time in the skies. As George R.R. Martin once eloquently expressed, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… The man who never reads lives only one.”

Solution Marketing POS messaging @ Athens International Airport

Market a Solution, not a Product

Dr. John has sung – Right place, wrong time

This is indeed a beautiful song by Dr. John, but it doesn’t have to be like this in business or in life. Synchronicity in these cases is of paramount importance and a major factor for success.

Allow me to share an experience with you that has to do with the above ie. the synchronicity of time, place and mood state. As every Saturday morning, I took my kids to the swimming pool for their swimming class. After they got into the water, I rushed together with the rest of the parents in the cafeteria for grabbing my morning coffee when I noticed the below booklets on the bench.

Psychogios (800x450)

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Dr. John has sung – Right place, wrong time