Marketing
| Feb '12 |
TeaMap for iPhone 2.0 and Now for Android! |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Adagio Teas recently announced the release of the second version of Teamap for iPhone. TeaMap is the online destination for finding tearooms in and around your area. |
||
| Dec '11 |
The January Plan - Thinking Ahead |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
While everyone's focus right now is on the season at hand, the December holidays, the smart tea purveyor should have or should be thinking about their January plan. While most retailers see a big slow down in January, those who sell hot beverages should not feel quite the same dip in activity. |
||
| Jun '11 |
Teamap Promotions |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
One of the most popular features Teamap has to offer is the "Promote Your Tearoom" service. By using this function, tearoom owners can enter a promotional email that will be sent by the Teamap administrators to Teamap users who are registered to receive info in that Tearoom's locality. |
||
| Apr '11 |
April Events - Royal Wedding! |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Among the usual April occasions such as National Poetry Month, Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Conch Republic Day in Key West, this year April will boast the added celebration of a royal wedding. Teamap users are already adding events to celebrate the special occasion. |
||
| Mar '11 |
March Tea Themes |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Per Wikipedia, March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of the seven months that are 31 days long. It is typically a month of wild weather transitions, as winter officially leaves on March 20th and spring (finally) arrives. |
||
| Feb '11 |
Teamap Update - February 2011 |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
For those of you who regularly manage your Teamap listing we have some updates to tell you about, but we want to start with a little basic information for those who may not be that familiar with some of the features. |
||
| Jan '11 |
Happy New Year 2011 |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Welcome to a new year with new hopes, dreams and all the promise of the future. While I don't believe in New Year resolutions (because I think we should revise as we go and resolve to make change as necessary- blah, blah, blah), I do think taking stock of the successes and missed marks of the past year can provide valuable information for the coming year. Most importantly, setting reasonable goals and a strategy of how to achieve them. |
||
| Dec '10 |
Holiday Traffic |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
You might have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head but you should be strategizing. No other time of year will so many people come through your door. The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to sow some seeds of information and build your client base. |
||
| Nov '10 |
Transitions |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Sometimes in any business it becomes necessary to transition from old faithful products to new ones. This can be stressful and even traumatic for you and your customers when dealing with a comfort food such as tea. |
||
| Oct '10 |
What's In a Name? |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
The famous Shakespeare quote is, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet." This may be true but when it comes to tea names, capturing the essence of the blend and adding a touch of romance is helpful to the customer and good marketing. |
||
| Oct '10 |
October Fun |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
October is one of my favorite months - colorful trees, refreshing cooler temperatures and all the fun of autumnal festivities. A lot of people feel this way so it makes sense to incorporate the seasonal info your business. Craving tastes of autumn and attracted to seasonal decorations make sure customers will be drawn to you. It is a good time to advertise seasonal menus, special autumn events and partake in some local festivals to get the word out about your business. |
||
| Sep '10 |
Season of the Leaf |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
With most of summer in the rear view mirror, it is time to keep a keen eye on the road before us. Some of the more savvy tea businesses have already begun their planning and purchasing of teas and wares for the fall and holiday seasons. |
||
| May '10 |
Adagio Teas Introduces iPhone App for TeaMap |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Finding your tearoom just got easier for the iPhone set! Ever keeping in step with technology, Adagio Teas has released TeaMap for iPhone. |
||
| Apr '10 |
April's Fools |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
For all the rain much of the country has had in March, we certainly hope to be spared April's showers this year. Although, we will gladly take May flowers as early as possible, pretty please! |
||
| Mar '10 |
The Madness of Tea Parties |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Lately, tea news alerts have fallen down the rabbit hole! Reclaim the term "Tea Party" with a Mad Tea Party tea event! |
||
| Feb '10 |
Attracting Men and Keeping Them |
Angela Justice |
|
My idea of romance looks suspiciously like a man in a hurry who stops on his lunch break for a pound of High Mountain Oolong to get him through the month. I have loved introducing men to tea and cultivating them as customers. As many tearooms cater exclusively to women, they miss out on the potential sales and other joys associated with marketing to men. So if you have wondered how to attract men to your tea establishment and keep them, here are some suggestions. |
||
| Aug '09 |
Summer Survival |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Summer can be long and painful for the fine tea purveyor. Even though iced tea is such a popular beverage, the hot version is what sustains throughout the year and generally the focus of tea businesses. And given the current economic climate, this means more pain for most than the usual seasonal slowdown. |
||
| Aug '09 |
Web Smart! |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
In today business world it is becoming increasingly more important to have a web presence. Even if you do not actually sell products online or even in your tearoom or cafe, people frequently do online searches to find information about a business before they go. Sometimes all they need is business hours, address or a phone number, but it creates a great opportunity to grab their attention, let them know what you offer and what they can expect when they visit. |
||
| Jun '09 |
Tea Love for Dads |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Every May TeaMap is loaded with Mother's Day events, but as June rolls in there is nary a one for Father's Day. Interesting. Why such gender disparity? True, many a tearoom is Victorian and a bit heavy on the frou-frou to appeal to the average guy, but don’t dads deserve the same opportunity for a day out and all the special goodies that come with a tea service? |
||
| Apr '09 |
The Teashop Girls: Tea and Youth Lit |
Christine Rillo |
|
A review of the first in a series for young adults, The Teashop Girls by Laura Shafer. The story revolves around a trio of friends and the tea room they work at after school, and the trials and tribulations they face during that very interesting time of their young lives. |
||
| Mar '09 |
Grace Under Fire |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Spring usually brings a flurry of activity in the tearooms. In almost every way this is a very good thing, but it will also mean an increase in reviews of your business on reviewer sites such as TeaMap and the like.
Most of the time reviews are positive things with the occasional constructive criticism, but good-natured overall. But every now and then someone will really rip your business in a very public way. When someone negatively comments about something you are passionate about it can really sting. |
||
| Mar '09 |
Springtime Cometh |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
Chances are good your customers have a touch of cabin fever, which will segue this month into an acute case of spring fever. Welcome the arrival of nature’s reawakening with spring themed events. A chance to learn paired with having tea is a win-win. |
||
| Nov '08 |
Web Smart! |
Cynthia Fazekas |
|
In today business world it is becoming increasingly more important to have a web presence. Even if you do not actually sell products online or even in your tearoom or cafe, people frequently do online searches to find information about a business before they go. Sometimes all they need is business hours, address or a phone number, but it creates a great opportunity to grab their attention, let them know what you offer and what they can expect when they visit. |
||
| Oct '08 |
Harvesting Fall Promotions |
Diana Rosen |
|
Suggestions for a Successful Season - Just like Rev. Smith, avid tea drinkers are always thankful that tea exists. It quenches, invigorates, and is the perfect beverage to unite friends and families any day -- especially during the fall season when the air is crisp with new beginnings for the school-bound, gratitude for the season and its eponymous Thanksgiving Day. |
||
| Sep '08 |
Join TeaMap |
an invitation... |
|
Join TeaMap |
||
| Aug '08 |
TeaMap.com: A User's Guide |
Angela Justice |
|
|
||
| Jul '08 |
Speak Up! Your Customers are Listening |
Diana Rosen |
|
Speak Up! Your Customers are Listening |
||
| Oct '03 |
Starbucks: Learning from the Enemy |
Diana Rosen |
|
Starbucks: Learning from the Enemy |
||
| Nov '02 |
Holiday Ideas (It's That Time!) |
Diana Rosen |
|
Holiday Ideas (It's That Time!) |
||