Marketing Resources

Marketing and Advertising? What is the difference?

The terms are often used interchangeably but advertising and public relations are subset components of marketing. Marketing is every way you touch a consumer.

Marketing: the process by which products and services are introduced to the marketplace

Advertising: getting the word out about your business, a component of marketing along with PR, media planning, product pricing, distribution, sales strategy, customer support, market research and community involvement.

This section is designed to help guide you through the resources available to you as part of your membership to the CCSA. All the elements for creating a successful, cohesive Marketing Plan can be found in the areas below.


Press Releases

Getting free press takes time and energy but the benefits far outweigh the trouble.


Articles and Resources

A generous library of articles for you to choose from including How Tos and Retail Minded Magazine.


Marketing Calendars

Monthly marketing mashups to help plan classes, social media posts, and the yearly CCSA Marketing Calendar.


Canva Marketing Templates

Download and customize CCSA Marketing graphics in Canva. Branding images has never been easier!