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The digital landscape is awash with content, which can overwhelm consumers from all angles. Only the most focused content will find its way to its intended audience. Constantly monitoring your search engine optimization (SEO) strategy is the best way to be sure you’re on track. Unlike ads, that are built around the premise that you’ll […]
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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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Your competitor ran an Instagram contest, so you decided to try one. Then, you had a summer promotion, so you sent out a few emails. When your team spent the day volunteering, you posted photos on social media. These are all fantastic ideas, and one or more of them likely gave you a bump in […]
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With more than 200 household brands under its company logo, Kraft Heinz is a powerhouse in charge of establishing when and how a rebrand will happen. Recently, Kraft Heinz decided to rebrand one of its most famous products when it gave Jell-O a new logo and look. Rebranding is an important process that can better […]
You might think of them when you’re longing for a new pair of shoes. You appreciate their efforts when you bite into a store-bought cookie. And if you ever had to transport an important piece of jewelry across Middle Earth, you’d be sure to have one or two along. But, by and large, the bulk […]
Let’s talk about some of the classic perfect pairings of our time: Peanut Butter and Jelly: You’ve got to start with the best. The crunchy, salty taste of peanuts is perfectly complemented by the sweet grape flavor and texture of jelly. Each ingredient brings equal value to the sandwich, and ask anyone how they make […]
The time to begin planning your 2024 marketing strategy is now, and while next year may still seem far in the distance, you’re really just a few bites of turkey and a couple of candy canes from looking January dead in the eye. So, with that in mind, here are some trends you’ll want to […]
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Getting the word out about your brand fosters business growth, but small business marketing efforts often produce lackluster results because they fail to develop an intentional strategy. Whether it’s not being consistent or neglecting to develop a strategic marketing plan, there are many reasons why small business marketing falls flat, including the following: Failure to […]
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It’s the height of a summer heat wave. And the weather isn’t just hot, it’s also heavy with humidity, making even the suggestion of movement seem challenging. You stay inside with a fan to cool you off and hope nobody invites you to do anything that might disturb your summer cave. That feeling of becoming […]
If you watch the headlines, the messages about the economy can twist you in knots. The daily speculation about the signs of a looming recession or the likelihood that one is already in progress may have you wondering: how does this impact my plans for content marketing? People tend to do one of a few […]
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