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In a highly competitive market, distinguishing your brand with a strong first impression is essential. Today’s consumers seek a clear understanding of who you are and what your brand represents. Professional photography plays a pivotal role in achieving this, helping to establish credibility, convey authenticity and create a lasting connection with your target audience. As […]
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Whether you’re camera-shy or simply unaware of how impactful and accessible video marketing can be—even for small businesses—it might be a strategy you haven’t explored yet. That’s where SJC Marketing comes in. We’re here to guide you through the process, help you feel confident in your decision to invest in video, and walk you through […]
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Maybe you’ve been skeptical of digital marketing from the start. You’ve watched the trends, heard the buzzwords, and wondered if it’s all just hype. You’ve had other priorities, and diving into digital never felt urgent. But here’s the thing—it’s time. And not just because “everyone else is doing it” or because it’s the trendy thing […]
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When a decision-maker at a company makes a purchase, much of the decision was in motion before they ever contacted the seller. Time was spent researching, reading blogs, comparing products and trying to assess which was most reliable and cost-efficient. This period, this analysis that happens before you ever get a chance to sell your […]
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Consumers expect brands to demonstrate their value in meaningful ways. It’s no longer enough to simply offer a product or service; businesses must actively engage their audience and build trust through authentic, value-driven interactions. To connect with an audience, brands must prioritize content that speaks directly to customer needs, incorporate interactive elements that foster meaningful […]
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Ignoring your marketing budget for a short time can feel freeing. PPC ads? Sure! A new direct mail campaign? Why not? It’s a lot of fun until expense reports are due and you’re getting a few questions from your friends in accounting. If you’ve blown your budget in the past, you know how easy it […]

Just when you think your content marketing strategy is as solid as a rock, you learn that something you thought was a best practice turned out to be a fad, such as excessive gamification, canned voiceovers or empty buzzwords, to name a few. It’s always smart to evaluate your approach to content marketing and how […]
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Some refer to search engine optimization (SEO) as the “long game” or even “content marketing’s best friend”, but whatever you want to call it, SEO has proven effective in bringing attention to brands in a variety of industries. Have you made SEO a part of your marketing strategy? If not, let’s talk about why you […]

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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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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