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There’s a new place in St. Joseph where you can go to enjoy a refreshing frozen cocktail to cool you down when the heat is rising. Max Joe’s Daiquiri Lounge, located at 2013 S. Belt Hwy Ste. 100, recently opened, offering a variety of flavor options daily. The mother-daughter entrepreneurs LaQuella Wilkinson and Daresha Nicole […]
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Your branding strategy is a critical part of the customer experience. Consumers don’t want to simply purchase a product or service based on price and then move on. They want to feel like they are partnering with a company that shares their values and interests. Content Box: How do you effectively communicate your brand messaging […]
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Instagram Stories is a great way to connect with your audience, and is particularly effective for industries where visual elements make a big impact in your marketing. Not all Instagram Stories campaigns result in growth. How can you invest your time for the best and biggest impact? Balance Creativity with Structure: Instagram Stories is an […]
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Are you looking for a fun evening out somewhere that’s not like other places you’ve been to? Taste the world one sip at a time at Sail Away Wine, a new and creative winery in North Kansas City! Sail Away Wine is much more than just another winery in the Kansas City area. With 75 […]

If the first rollout of QR (quick response) codes was less than promising, the latest iteration of the matrix barcode technology invented in 1994 is proving to be a marketing trend that will likely turn into a best practice. If you’ve visited a restaurant lately, you’ve likely been met with a QR code option at […]
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A recent survey of 29 marketers about what works best for Facebook ads reveals what you already suspected: video works. But even if you know that creating videos for Facebook is more effective than other types of content, you may need some help getting your strategy going. Should you post longer, deep-dive types of videos, […]
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If you have spent a day downtown in St. Joseph, Missouri lately, you may have noticed new art pieces adorning the sidewalks. This year-long exhibit promotes vivacity in our downtown area and enhances the historic architecture and unique nature of a growing and thriving environment. The long-standing tradition of celebrating the arts in the St. […]
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With almost 70% of adults in the U.S. using a Facebook account, you likely have a large portion of your target audience in position to see your social media marketing posts. And there are 130 million Instagram users in the U.S., which means you’ve got another influential online source for sharing your content. Social media […]
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It’s July, and the combination of warm weather, a relaxed schedule and longer days all fuel the good vibes of summertime. But what about your website design? Is it giving off the right kind of vibes, or is it setting a chill on the customer experience? Your website design should begin and end with the […]

During the pandemic, a lot of popular local events were postponed, and people rarely got the chance to enjoy things as a collective. Much to the delight of creatives like ourselves, one of these events is returning this summer to downtown Kansas City, and it’s First Fridays! On the first Friday of each month, a […]
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