The phrase “Elephant in the room” refers to a problem that everyone is aware of but avoids addressing. In the field of marketing, this “elephant” can create ambiguity in project direction, ultimately hindering overall progress. Misidentifying or ignoring key issues at the start can impact the entire process, so the first step is to acknowledge the elephant’s existence.

日本では訪日外国人向けの販売戦略として定着した「インバウンドマーケティング」。しかし本場アメリカでは、WebやSNS、動画を通じて価値あるコンテンツを提供し、自発的に顧客を引きつけるマーケティング概念を指します。 Continue reading “マーケの種 (17) 「インバウンドマーケティング」”

In Japan, “inbound marketing” has become a well-established sales strategy targeting foreign visitors. However, in its birthplace, the United States, the term refers to a marketing concept that involves attracting customers organically by providing valuable content through websites, social media, and videos. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing (17): “Inbound Marketing””