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Budgets are at the center of every conversation when economic times are tough. Being fiscally responsible is always prudent, but should you pull back on your marketing efforts during a recession? While some argue that we’re not yet currently in a recession, these are trying economic circumstances with high inflation rates and a rocky stock […]
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and this is your last-minute reminder to grab something special for the one you love. This can be a big or a small surprise, but the important part is that you don’t forget, or you might have to make a pretty big gesture to make up for it later. But maybe […]
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Content marketing is at its best when it has a solid strategy behind it. Your team has agreed-upon goals, a vibrant list of topics and mix of formats and a reliable calendar that ensures consistency. You might bump along for months or even years, enjoying high levels of engagement and an increasingly valuable reputation for […]
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Every bride wants to find the perfect location for their dream wedding. A venue with 30-foot vaulted ceilings, constructed from rough-sawn oak and iron chandeliers sounds like a place where dreams come true, doesn’t it? John and Lana Crawford built The Pearl, a mid-1800s style structure modeled after a barn on their family farm, which […]
You can’t discount the importance of the user experience. Within the topic of website accessibility, you can define success or failure based on the level of experience the user has while on your site. Is there an audience that will find it inaccessible? Knowing the answer to this question will guide you to an improved […]
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Whether you’re in it for the excuse to unapologetically eat wings and nachos for hours, to check out the commercials or to actually sit down and watch the game, the experience is bound to be your best ever. Why? Because of Big Data. You should know by now that Big Data is playing a role […]
When you’re selling something that has a clear age bracket, such as arthritis treatments, birthing classes or college scholarship advising, you’re focused on messaging that is exactly right for a certain age range. But in a lot of marketing contexts, generational considerations may be overlooked. Maybe you sell a service, such as home renovation design, […]
Every family has its favorite board game. Maybe you’re a fun-loving family that embraces the noise of Tenzi and Pit, or you might have well-cushioned seats that prepare you for the long hours of Monopoly or dominoes. But whatever you love to play, you might have noticed that some comparisons can be drawn between your […]
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Think about the last time you watched a YouTube video and the introductory ad popped up. What did you do, skip it? Or did you allow it to play? Thinking about what your action was and why you did it can be a good first step to breathing new life into your video marketing strategy. […]
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Your website is often a potential customer’s first impression of your brand. It takes only a few seconds for visitors to decide if they are interested in engaging further. Don’t lose customers because you haven’t taken a good look at your website design recently – it might be time for a change. Here are a […]