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Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day 2025. It is a national holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, set aside to honor the men and women who lost their lives serving in the US military. Observation of the holiday comes in many forms, from family celebrations and barbecues to more somber recognition, such as placing American […]
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Understanding your target audience and ensuring they are well-informed about your brand, company culture, mission, and offerings is essential. Social media marketing is a powerful tool to accomplish these goals—and more. With every purchase, there is a journey behind it. Some of these journeys are incredibly brief, mostly when associated with impulse buys, while others […]
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Whether you’re camera-shy or simply unaware of how impactful and accessible video marketing can be—even for small businesses—it might be a strategy you haven’t explored yet. That’s where SJC Marketing comes in. We’re here to guide you through the process, help you feel confident in your decision to invest in video, and walk you through […]
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The calendar may not officially say summer yet—summer begins on June 20. But once school lets out and the sun stays up until 8 p.m., it’s practically summer. You can feel it in the air—the kids playing outside, flip-flops kicked loose in your closet, and lemonade tasting just a little sweeter. It’s that time of […]
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Marketing is difficult, even for some of the world’s biggest brands. You can use all the data and analysis, but ultimately, the people make the decisions. Your well-thought-out commercial flopped? Happens. What about your social media campaign? No traction. We get it. Some of the most reputable companies across the world have fallen victim to […]
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Maybe you’ve been skeptical of digital marketing from the start. You’ve watched the trends, heard the buzzwords, and wondered if it’s all just hype. You’ve had other priorities, and diving into digital never felt urgent. But here’s the thing—it’s time. And not just because “everyone else is doing it” or because it’s the trendy thing […]
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As spring takes full effect and summer lingers around the corner, there’s one thing on the to-do list for many suburban and rural homeowners—landscaping. A well-kept yard not only enhances curb appeal but also creates an inviting outdoor space to enjoy. While your neighbors may not judge your overgrown flower beds and shoddy mulching, we […]
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First impressions are everything. Was your handshake too weak or too firm? Did you have food in your teeth? Were you underdressed? How about your posture? We can analyze these things endlessly—or we can take steps to make sure we don’t have to worry about them in the first place. The same goes for your […]
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Was it a bad joke on live video? A promotion that failed to read the moment accurately? Or is it something more sinister…like a social media campaign that went wildly off track? Figuring out what killed your marketing mojo can be a challenge. When online orders tank, website traffic goes silent or leads fail to […]
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Golf. You either love it, hate it, love to hate it, or hate to love it—sometimes all at once. It’s a polished, classy and surprisingly peaceful sport. And honestly, most of us can at least appreciate the beauty, challenge and tradition of the game. Hit the ball into the cup… sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. […]