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Data-driven insights help to prove a point, but when delivered with creativity, the message builds brand awareness. Tipping the scales too far in one direction or the other can prove to be a costly mistake, so how do you get it right? No matter what your industry, your target audience is flooded with information – […]
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No matter which channels you use as a part of your marketing strategy, PPC ads play an important role. They are a fast-acting marketing tool to increase awareness about your brand and promote lead generation. PPC ads can also be measured and tracked to identify what is working and what is not. Why So Many […]
Marketing is so powerful that it can turn a well-crafted campaign into a cultural phenomenon. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does it is something that surpasses “going viral.” A prime example is Valentine’s Day, named after St. Valentine, a martyr celebrated by Christians for his stance about marriage that went against the […]
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It’s pumpkin spice latte season, or PSL season, if you’re among the initiated. It happens long before autumn officially begins, with the news making a splash on social media while everyone is still sweating through August. You may find it hard to remember the days before pumpkin spice everything took over grocery stores, restaurants and […]
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Halloween is officially here! Let’s tackle some marketing strategy tactics by looking at this fun holiday and how it correlates with your marketing. Fill the Candy Bowl with Great Content How do you plan to celebrate the evening? If you’re like many adults, you’ll be waiting patiently by your door to hand out candy to […]
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You’ve got that itch. Your logo seems irrelevant and out of date. Your performance is sliding and you’re sure it has to do with your messaging. Your competitors, meanwhile, seem so current and in touch with their audiences. Is it time for a rebrand? How can you tell if you have legitimate reasons to pursue […]
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You refuse to buy anything pumpkin spice-flavored. You pretend not to hear the marching band, wear shorts and flip flops as the temperature plummets and keep humming “Cruel Summer,” even as the leaves fall around your feet. You can deny it all you want, but 2025 is just around the corner. And instead of waiting […]
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There is a portion of your brain, the olfactory bulb, that “lights up” when you encounter specific scents. It could be the smell of your long-lost grandmother’s favorite perfume or a musky scent that brings you back to your childhood basement, but regardless of the aroma or odor, there is an emotional response that some […]
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Oh, Google. How you love to mess with marketers. Just when everyone gets the hang of your algorithm, placing keywords with confidence, BAM! You throw in some changes and everyone is forced to rethink their digital marketing strategy. So, it’s possible that few people were surprised when Google announced that the plans to phase out […]
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DIY is great for a lot of things: home repairs or even renovations. But there are other areas where DIY isn’t such a great idea, like orthodontics. In some situations, the problem isn’t just that you don’t know a skill; it’s that you don’t even know what you don’t know. And that’s often true in […]