Category Archives: marketing to women

The Seven Year Itch or Loyalty for Life?

Can today’s cars be cherished and remain reliable for much longer than seven years? Remember the film ‘The Seven Year Itch’ with Marilyn Monroe when the faithful husband is tempted to wander? No I’m not that old really but I … Continue reading

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Is a female friendly business makeover needed?

I believe the UK motor industry is long overdue a female friendly makeover in the minds of important women customers. Reason Number One for this is because women are the Chief Purchasing Officers in most families and too many feel … Continue reading

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Dear Mr Publisher…

Dear Mr/Mrs Publisher. Why aren’t there any dedicated motoring magazines for women? See the typical magazine titles if you don’t believe me; look at the colours, the cover cars and the headings… they’re SO obviously for men. And yes I … Continue reading

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The sign of a female friendly business

I am not at all surprised to read that men and women have different relationships with big brands. Whether we like it or not, genders display stereotypical differences from birth so perhaps we should just accept this and not try … Continue reading

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Let grown up girls be the women they want to be

Mumsnet’s recent campaign ‘Let girls be girls’ is supported by Asda, House of Fraser and Mothercare. Borne out of parental disgust that major stores like Primark were selling padded ‘show off’ bikini tops for 7 year olds, I am not … Continue reading

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An election manifesto for foxy wives

Apparently one in four women are more interested in politics since the rise of the PWAG (Politicians Wives and Girlfriends…) Almost a quarter of women (24 per cent) are taking a more avid interest in political affairs thanks to foxy … Continue reading

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New wheels and high heels for Ascot…

FOXY ladies who need a set of four high performance or 4×4 tyres, please note that Cooper Tire Europe is giving away a fabulous package for four to Ladies Day at Ascot on June 17. Women drivers buying a set … Continue reading

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Marketing to women in the UK

It’s not rocket science nor is it feminism prioritising the female buyer when she’s the one that makes the majority of the buying decisions. For example, if you wanted to talk to the decision maker in a B2B set up … Continue reading

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Motoring manners for modern Millies…

If you want to know about motoring etiquette then Debretts and car manufacturer Vauxhall have combined to write the ultimate 47 page book called ‘Thoroughly Modern Motoring Manners’. When it comes to women drivers we are to get out of … Continue reading

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Is your car as safe as it should be?

ONE than five million motorists are driving dangerous cars says leading breakdown service Britannia Rescue. Its survey found that The most common faults were worn tyres, defective brakes and faulty exhaust pipes. It goes without saying that worn tyres and … Continue reading

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