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You know Yoda as a Jedi master with a loose grip on grammar. You may not know that he also knew a few things about marketing. Or it’s possible that Yoda simply knew a few things about life, and what he told Luke Skywalker tended to ring true in a lot of areas. Take a […]
You’ve been known to wear your hair in giant cinnamon-roll buns. And you have lost count of how many times you’ve said, “It’s Ahsoka, not Ashoka.” Even still, you may not have identified every possible Star Wars metaphor in your marketing strategy. There’s a big one that should be your starting point: determining the force […]
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Direct mail remains a highly relevant and effective marketing channel. While brands continue to invest heavily in digital strategies, there is still a meaningful role for traditional approaches within a comprehensive marketing mix. As personalization becomes an increasingly central focus, direct mail offers a tangible and trustworthy medium that can help brands engage consumers without […]
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In the sports world, you’ve all heard the phrase “defense wins championships,” right? In basketball, it can be true, but in marketing, defense alone won’t win you anything. The best brands play offense. They take the initiative to level up their strategy, create content with purpose and lead the game instead of reacting to competitors. […]
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It’s easy to believe you know what your audience likes to read, watch or experience. But without a reliable data source to support those ideas, marketing strategies often miss their objectives. The result is misspent dollars in areas like inaccurate market targeting and inefficient spending. Intuition may be your greatest enemy. For example, you notice […]
Developing a marketing strategy often begins with a sense of uncertainty. Initial brainstorming sessions feel unfocused, with ideas hastily captured in the hope that, through iteration and refinement, a clear and compelling concept will ultimately emerge. But it doesn’t have to be this way. All brands are built on a unique identity upon which you […]
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As the calendar turns to March, collegiate basketball fans eagerly anticipate the excitement and intensity of the NCAA tournament. If you are a business owner who struggles to solidify a clear marketing strategy, however, this time of year can bring a different kind of “March Madness.” Instead of the thrill enjoyed by college basketball enthusiasts, […]
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Fill out your bracket, set your phone to “do not disturb,” and settle in on the couch with some good snacks! It’s time for March Madness, and a quick conversation about how success in marketing mirrors success in the tournament. But first, let’s jump in for some fun facts about March Madness. Did you know… […]
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One of the most critical components of a successful football team is every player’s mastery of the playbook—it becomes second nature. The same principle applies to marketing, where a well-crafted marketing strategy serves as the playbook, particularly when it is intentionally developed and consistently executed. Plays and Tactics Each play in a team’s playbook has […]
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Your competitors are constantly engaging your target audience with content. How can your message stand out amidst the noise? The key is authenticity. Authenticity is being genuine, transparent and letting your brand’s personality shine through. Today’s audience is savvy and selective. Consumers are quick to recognize overly promotional content or AI generated content. They naturally […]
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