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You put in a lot of long days. You knew that was what it was going to take to get your business started, and it’s been totally worth it. But the long nights? You know, besides the ones where you’re burning through Red Bull at your laptop. The sleepless ones where you are tossing and […]
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While marketers continue to attempt to gain ground with consumers in an organic fashion, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be a vital part of your overall strategy. PPC ads are considered one of the most effective advertising methods to help you reach a larger customer base. Fast and Cost-Effective Do PPC ads cost money? Yes, but […]
Generation Z, a group whose ages range from 12 to 27, requires a fresh and authentic marketing approach. This is a generation, like others before it, that demands a more nuanced approach to marketing Gen Z Traits Every generation has a list of stereotypical traits, and businesses are wise to develop content with these traits […]
Coca-Cola’s corporate logo has barely changed since the company was birthed in 1887, but that’s a rare exception. Organizations founded nearly a century later (Apple, Nike, Google, Starbucks) have all undergone more significant branding changes. A company rebrand can bring advantages, especially for evolving companies that have outgrown their image. Many reasons can influence an […]
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If someone asked you today what you would compare your marketing strategy to, how would you answer? Maybe you would say it’s like molasses: a bit slow-moving, but the sweet spot is inevitably coming. Or maybe you might compare it to a steam-operated engine that started strong, but ran out of fuel. You may think […]
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Some of the best things in life happened by accident. For instance, think about cookies. They are everywhere: whole grocery store aisles are dedicated to cookies, shops exist solely to market cookies and no lunchbox is complete without a sandwich cookie or two. Did you know that the cookie dates back to the 7th century […]
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As of 2022, Chrome is the leading Internet browser. With Google’s ongoing plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome, the consensus is that it will have quite an impact on marketing efforts. This move by Google has forced companies to begin looking into new strategies for reaching users. Google has delayed the timeline for this […]
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The contestants and the judges on The Great British Baking Show make it look so easy. Pipe some macarons, they say. Add a chocolate collar to that cake. And make sure you’re combining some wacky flavors nobody has ever put together before, but guess what? They’re amazing. Watching too many hours of baking shows can […]
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Achieving brand awareness requires you to lay the foundation for a brand identity recognizable to your target audience. The result will be improved customer loyalty and a boost in sales. When you prioritize brand awareness, you’re smoothing the way for potential customers to understand your values and build trust in your brand. Your brand is […]
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Imagine how different life would be if Ruth Wakefield had not dropped a chopped bar of semisweet chocolate into her famous butter cookies at the Toll House Inn to make up for being out of the recipe’s called-for nuts. No chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. No Cookie Crisp cereal. No Famous Amos or Chips […]
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