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A landing page is designed to promote your unique selling proposition. It’s a page where you can offer your compelling benefits or provide inspirational social proof. A landing page will differ per segmented audience and campaign and no two organizations are likely to take the same approach to building their landing pages. From testing out […]
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The long-awaited sequel to Hocus Pocus is out and we are excited. If you saw the first movie, you know the spooky fun takes off when a modern-day teenage boy inadvertently summons three Salem witches from 1693. Played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, the Sanderson sisters are Winnifred, Sarah and Mary. […]
Alchemy. It’s the medieval precursor to chemistry as we know it, based upon the transformation of matter. Early alchemists tried to convert base metals to other materials in a quest to find the “universal” elixir. It can also mean a “magical process of transformation or creation.” In St. Joseph, Missouri., “alchemy” means all of this […]
If bread is just a vehicle for getting butter in your mouth, if you’re more addicted to caramel macchiato than you are caffeine, if the veggies are something you put up with to get the dip, then the latest marketing idea from Heinz is sure to hit the spot. This past July, Heinz celebrated National […]
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Even as companies pivoted to stay relevant and struggled to stay profitable throughout the pandemic, consumers continued to send a strong message: they wanted brands that would do more than just sell to them; they wanted brands that would know them. And for many organizations trying to meet customer expectations, the right digital marketing tools […]
To get noticed, sometimes you have to make a little noise. And sometimes you have to be willing to be absolutely ridiculous. Brew a pot of your favorite dark roast this Monday morning and let’s talk about the silliest attention-getting stunts pulled by brands. SJC will rate each one with one to four stars by […]
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This fall, your Monday Morning Coffee will be all the more rich and rewarding. That’s because you’ll be sipping in the glow of football season. The Friday night lights, the band playing the fight song and the smell of soft pretzels all contribute to the magic that hangs on through Monday morning. Maybe it’s your […]
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If your target market includes Gen Z and Y segments, you will want to tailor your strategy to the preferences of these groups. Younger buyers are sensitive to marketing content that is too “salesy” and they will quickly move to another brand if your content includes a lot of pressure to make a purchase. While […]
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When it’s time to refresh your clothing, shoes, or jewelry, your first thought may be to head to the mall. While these businesses feature great prices and merchandise choices, it may be time to try a boutique experience. A boutique provides access to exclusive styles and offers a chance to support a small local business […]
It’s easy to get stuck picturing your audience as a faceless crowd. Maybe your business has grown enough that you’re not quite sure who follows you on Instagram anymore or whether your blog is being seen by people likely to buy from you. This is a common growing pain for businesses when you transition from […]
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