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Courting a customer isn’t so different than trying to attract a new love. You want to present your best self, while still being authentic. You want to make sure you’re attracting the right person, and not just anyone who’s bored and has a free minute. Your marketing strategy needs a bit of depth, so that […]
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It’s almost second nature to add empathy to your B2C marketing. You know you need to engage emotionally, and thinking about the needs and pain points of your audience is an obvious way to do it. But when it comes to B2B marketing, it’s as if marketers forget that a person buying on behalf of […]
What you want your family picture to say: “We’ve got it together. We’re humble yet successful; we are effortlessly attractive and stylish, and we happen to be the rare family that never fights and has respectful teenagers.” What your family picture, year after year, actually says: “We don’t own an iron; our kids can’t sit […]
Social distancing is a phrase that has been used all too much in 2020. There are a lot of sweet moments we are all really missing right now because of social distancing. You’ll be happy to hear that when it comes to B2B marketing, you should be abandoning all social distancing. And by that, of […]
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A marketing strategy is a lot like a recipe, helping you make sure you’re successful and on the right track. Imagine it’s Thanksgiving, and you’re preparing to host 25 people at your home for the big meal. The table is set with your mother’s silver candlesticks, perfectly lettered place cards and the crystal wine goblets […]
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Small businesses often dismiss certain marketing techniques and strategies, thinking they’re only for the “big guys.” Sure, maybe you’re not ready to launch your first Super Bowl commercial or hire a former sitcom star as your spokesperson, but there are some strategies favored by bigger companies that can also benefit from small business marketing. Harnessing […]
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Ghosts? You don’t believe in ‘em. Vampires? Puh-lease. A zombie would have to be walking directly towards you for you to interrupt a good snack. But your marketing strategy for 2021? Terrifying. Your blood runs cold to even think about it. It’s not that you don’t understand the value of analytics, content development and social […]
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Don’t believe everything you hear about how to grow your brand. Marketing myths abound, misleading small companies trying to gain a bit of edge over their competition. Maybe you don’t have a dedicated marketing specialist to root out wrong information, don’t worry we can help. This list will help you to get started in dispelling […]
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Gyms in most areas were closed for months and quarantine had many of us heading to the refrigerator more than normal. Now maybe you want to get back on track, but don’t know where to start. Want someone to help you make good food decisions? Sam Marek, nutritionist and fitness coach, at BFIT CrossFit is […]
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When the economy slows down, you may quickly begin looking for where your budget could weather a storm. If a recession causes revenues to dip, can you offset the damage by trimming your marketing budget? It may seem natural to cut back on spending, but a look at history will tell you that it might […]
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