Marketing Communications - Consulting.Training.Marketing.and.Media
Bob and Anne specialize in marketing consulting for small to mid sized businesses. Drawing from experience with both smaller and larger companies, Bob and Anne bring a unique real-world perspective for today's dynamic business environment. When you need a fresh look at your business opportunities, help with social media, and/or experiential training give Anne and Bob a call. Read our monthly business column on marketing/motivation in the Northwest Herald. Platinum members of Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and Members of McHenry Chamber. For Training and Consulting information - NLPeople.com. We also voice audio messages and video voice-overs. We write, produce, and provide audio and video production services from our studio. Currently heard on WGN, WLS, WBBM and others for MEGApros Home Improvement of Algonquin.
Keywords: marketing, media, marketing communication, new media, social media, creative, writing, voice over, video, media production, podcasting, consulting, training, business enhancement, new markets, lean thinking, Communication Fast Class, Brain Mapping, Voice Over, Audio Production, Video Production
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 30 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Working with smaller and medium sized businesses and non-profits around growth enhancing processes.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Began working in media in High School, studying and working with the psychology and technologies of human communication since. Founder of New Orient Media, Inc., a marketing communications company in Dundee for many years.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Personal experience of not only running a small creative company, but also of working with some of the larger corporations in the world. As students and teachers of personal and marketing communication we focus on practical strategies that work for a specific business vs. concepts that work well for the big guys who have max resources.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We currently work from our home studio in Algonquin and an office in Lockport. No plans to expand in the sense of physical space, people, etc., as we operate lean ourselves and are networked to any and all professional resources that may be needed to implement a client's marketing program.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks, Cash, Credit Cards, PayPal
Which areas do you service?
Focusing now on McHenry and Will Counties, we have worked with clients all over the county.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Anne Ward and Bob Sandidge Own and Operate
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"You made me think differently."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public!" - Cornell West