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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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Consumers love content of all forms, but videos are particularly effective at engaging them on a deeper level. Brands in all industries have noticed the ways consumers connect with video, which is why video marketing continues to gain momentum. Trends in video marketing are in constant flux, so it pays to stay in the know […]
When the focus of your marketing content is on people, you resonate more with consumers than if the focus is on sales. And no matter how small or large your business is, authenticity and personalization will always matter. According to a recent blog post from a long-time marketing professional, “Marketing is at its best when […]
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Is your website ready to meet consumer expectations in 2025? With the door quickly closing on 2024, it’s time to go through a checklist of improvements to optimize your site. But what does “ready” mean? No matter how small or large your business, your website won’t be considered ready for 2025 unless you make mobile-first […]
Consumers spend an average of two and a half hours a day on social media sites. And even though privacy concerns and various other controversies stir, Americans are holding fast to their preferred sites. According to Pew Research, YouTube and Facebook are the most popular sites. Does that mean you need to spend more time […]
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Why is brand personality so important? Today’s discerning consumers don’t become long-term customers solely because of the products or services they enjoy; they are faithful to preferred brands because they feel a high degree of attachment to what the brand represents. The more brand personality you can project in your marketing content, the more loyalty […]
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Consumers have made their preferences clear and visual content tops the list. And it’s not just for entertainment – the vast majority of consumers say watching product videos aids in their decision to buy a product. As you plot ahead in your content strategy, make sure video marketing plays a role in your campaign. There […]
The end of the year is right around the corner, and before you finalize your budget, you may want to examine the role that video marketing will play in your strategy in the upcoming months. Video has become the preferred content format for consumers, and you may find that it needs a bigger part of […]
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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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