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Archive for January 3rd, 2008

Where Does The Free Line End?

January 03, 2008 By: Paul Category: Marketing Musings 1 Comment →

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I’ve been wondering lately. Well all the time actually. But for the past few weeks, about the Free Line.
I’ve talked about it with a lot of other marketing people and friends and asked the same question. Where does the free line stop?
How much can be given away and what purpose does it serve? Now some say it builds up reputation and credibility. After all, look at the amazing information that this individual is giving me. ( insert Rich Schefren here and the latest doctrine / manifesto.)
The question remains, for me at least. How much of this FREE information/product gets actually used. Granted it’s only a folder or two right. Yea, well I did a search the other day to grab some PDF files I new were on my hard drive somewhere. I came up with over 500. Looking through the titles most of them I didn’t even remember reading or using for that matter.
Yes I know that’s my fault. The free feeding frenzy. Still, I’m pretty sure I’m not alone. Please tell me I’m not alone.
I don’t remember it instilling more confidence about anyone or increasing their credibility. Some of it to be sure was worth the read/use.
Check your hard drive. How much do you have there that you could do away with and not be at a loss. Let me know.

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