September 2010

About Sarah

There’s never a quick trip to the grocery store for Sarah Petty. You see, she’s in heaven in a place with so many products. She’ll pick up a box of cereal to examine the packaging and dissect the store window displays all while strategizing what works and what doesn’t. For Sarah, marketing really is a joy. She simply can’t get enough. You see, even though she has won plenty of awards for her photography, it's not photography technique that has made her business successful. Sarah believes it takes more than technical expertise to win in business. And old school marketing? Forgeddaboutit! The knowledge Sarah shares in The Joy of Marketing Blog works for any boutique business owner. Sarah has spent 20 years marketing for Coca Cola, an advertising agency and her own boutique photography studio. So read along and learn!

About Erin

If you see the red and blue flashing lights in your rear-view mirror don't panic. It's just Erin Verbeck, our Chief Joy Officer and resident brand police. She’s passionate about brands maintaining consistency in their identity and isn’t afraid to give them a brand sobriety test. Follow along as Erin observes the mistakes and miracles of businesses both big & small and shows you how you can make the most from your marketing efforts in The Joy of Marketing Blog. With a MBA from one of the top business schools in the country and 10 years combined experience at Sabre Holdings, the parent of Travelocity as well as a top regional advertising agency, Erin has the chops to weigh in on all things marketing.