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Miniature golf: it’s a popular pastime for all ages that some sources say dates back to before 1920. Why do so many people love the game? It somehow molded itself into a go-to summertime activity for all. Maybe it’s because most people feel like they REALLY stink at golf. Or maybe it’s because it’s fun […]
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Moms are superhumans. You see it in their ability to carry a child, diaper bag and groceries at the same time, as well as in the daily sacrifices they make to keep their homes in order. They are master multi-taskers, taking kids to every single practice and game and working with overwhelming determination to overcome […]
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If you love coffee and your four-legged friend, you will want to visit Toe Beans Coffee House in St. Joseph, Missouri. Not only can you get your caffeine fix and benefit local causes at this new downtown business, but you can also enjoy some time with your favorite dog or cat. Located at 114 S. […]
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Today is National Bucket List Day. April 24 is set aside for making all types of bucket lists, and it can be helpful to create multiple lists for different areas of life. You may have one for travel and adventure, one for food and one for books you’d like to read. As you sip your […]
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Look, we know the title of this blog says “Monday Morning Coffee,” but what if we got a little crazy and imagined it was Saturday? Alright, here we go… Imagine it’s 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning, you’re sitting on your back deck basking in the morning sun and enjoying your coffee, and you don’t have to […]
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There’s plenty of debate around a certain local candy. Some people love it, some people don’t. Some people call it a candy bar while others say something round can’t be called a bar at all. The candy at the center of the debate? It’s Chase Candy Co.’s Cherry Mash. Now at 105 years old, this […]

Your brand – it’s more than just a logo or the name on the front of your office door. For some, it is iconic and stands the test of time. Brands like Nike, Coca-Cola and Microsoft can stand alone with a mark or a company name; rarely do they need both. But such dominance exists […]
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As a woman-owned business, SJC Marketing was proud this month to celebrate the contributions of women in the business world. Over the past few weeks, our company recognized the unique and valuable work that many women have engaged in that has allowed businesses and industries to progress. “We find that this was an ideal […]

If you grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri, you remember the pink building on the corner of Ashland and Gene Field. There were many flower arrangements made in that building over the years. Sadly, Sansone Floral closed and the building got a new coat of paint. But it now happily houses a new store, Narrative […]

Human sentiment: It’s the bottom line, isn’t it, of all our communications? Whether it’s joy, sadness, love, friendship, gratitude or appreciation … Everything we do as humans when it comes to reaching out to one another is about sharing a sentiment. It’s also true in marketing. The campaigns, concepts, platforms and evaluations we do are […]