The ancient Romans worshiped Janus as the god of endings and of beginnings. In religious art and sculpture, Janus was depicted with two faces, one looking to the past and the other looking to the future.
Since we’re nearing January — the month that was named in honor of Janus — I have advice for companies “sell”-abrating business anniversaries in 2013: Look both ways for your business anniversary. In business anniversary promotional campaigns, spotlight your organization’s history and highlight your organization’s future.
The Consulting Alliance (www.ConsultingAlliance.org) did exactly that when it marked its 20th business anniversary in 2012. The organization spotlighted its origins (http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Twenty-years-of-mutual-aid-4058279.php) and highlighted its commitment to helping grow the upstate New York region through a 20th business anniversary community-service campaign called “Roadmap to Results” (http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Results-winners-are-named-4075508.php).
Congratulations to the Consulting Alliance on its 20th business anniversary! May the road ahead continue to be filled with expertise, collaboration and results.
Need ideas for your company’s business anniversary “sell”-abration? Download free business anniversary information from our website (http://www.paulinebartel.com/services/corporate-services/business-anniversary-consulting) or contact me directly (Pauline@PaulineBartel.com).
Blogger Bio: Pauline Bartel, M.A., is President and Chief Creative Officer of Bartel Communications, Inc., an award-winning corporate communications firm, specializing in marketing, public relations and business anniversary consulting services. The firm created “The Bartel Years™” and “The Bartel Years 200™,” rosters of business anniversary symbols to inspire two centuries of business anniversary “sell”-abrations. Download free copies of “The Bartel Years™” and the special report “The Top 10 Business Anniversary Ideas for SELL-abrating Your Business Anniversary” at this link: http://www.paulinebartel.com/services/corporate-services/business-anniversary-consulting