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Imagine you’re going on a first date. You wear your go-to outfit that makes you look amazing, but sends a clear message that you’re not trying too hard. You’ve got breath mints in your pocket and a mental list of topics in case conversation is a little rough. You walk into the restaurant, spot your […]
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What are your primary goals in your social media marketing outreach, and are you hitting those goals? If your return on investment (money, time and energy) isn’t what you’d hoped for, have you identified your biggest challenges? Most companies are focused on increasing awareness of their brand, and that’s something almost 70% responded in a […]
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Your marketing strategy is built around a solid understanding of your brand and the story you want to tell. It’s consistent, it’s full of your personality and it’s incredibly effective. Until it’s not. Whether it’s a devastating flood that makes a lighthearted message ring out like you don’t care in your local area, or a […]
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Normal. What does that word even mean? As cities, businesses and families across the country take their first measured steps toward “normal,” we at SJC Marketing have had cause to ponder the phrase itself. And we wholeheartedly decided maybe we weren’t all that normal to begin with. And maybe we don’t care to go back […]
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Now that there are places beginning to emerge from shelter-at-home orders, while still practicing social distancing and caution, you may wonder where your brand messaging fits. Should you even be investing in marketing when the economy is in such a hobbled state? The answer is yes. While some brands are following their gut reaction to […]
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Consistency is important for your marketing message, but if part of your strategy is reaching your audience through email marketing, how do you decide how often to send emails? Your target audience is probably being bombarded with emails, which means they can easily delete emails that might actually be of value to them. This scenario […]
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Remember that old nursery rhyme, Pease Porridge Hot? “Some like it hot, some like it cold.” It strikes a thought about coffee this Monday morning, does it not? Minus the part about liking it nine days old, of course… Yes, we’ll get to the point now. It’s not uncommon to see someone from Team SJC […]
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As the changes in how we do business during these times continues and the reality of economic downturn is on the minds of many, moving forward with marketing brings many questions. How many times have you used the phrase “uncertain times” in your content as of late? While part of your B2B marketing strategy needs […]
Are you looking for more engagement with your social media marketing? If activity among your target audience is waning, it’s possible that you are out of touch with what your audience is looking for. You are well aware of the value of social media for attracting new customers, continuing the conversation with existing customers and […]
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Since May is National Photography Month, we asked our SJC photographer to share a little about her journey with photography. So, as you linger over your cup of coffee, enjoy reading about account manager Jessica Stewart’s passion for the art of photography. I’m excited that May is a time to recognize the art of photography […]
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