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You never saw it until your guests had already arrived. Despite trying to get things in order to have company, you missed the giant cobweb that came loose from the corner of your ceiling and is about to descend onto the head of one of your visitors. A single cobweb isn’t likely to tank your […]
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You’ve mastered Stories, and your followers are pretty tuned in. But it turns out that there’s even more Instagram Marketing fun to be had through Reels, a video tool that offers great features for brand messaging that’s just exactly your style. We know it can be a bit overwhelming every time social media platforms provide […]
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Courting a customer isn’t so different than trying to attract a new love. You want to present your best self, while still being authentic. You want to make sure you’re attracting the right person, and not just anyone who’s bored and has a free minute. Your marketing strategy needs a bit of depth, so that […]
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A marketing strategy is a lot like a recipe, helping you make sure you’re successful and on the right track. Imagine it’s Thanksgiving, and you’re preparing to host 25 people at your home for the big meal. The table is set with your mother’s silver candlesticks, perfectly lettered place cards and the crystal wine goblets […]
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Hey, know what sounds like great fun on this Monday morning? How about writing a marketing strategy? If this scenario strikes fear or panic in you, or causes you to bury your face in the candy bowl as a primitive form of escape, SJC Marketing is here to help in this Monday Morning Coffee. The […]
You might think your biggest B2B marketing challenge is the fact that in the early days of your company, you invited everyone you know to like your social media profile and now you can’t get your mom to stop commenting on your posts. Okay, so that’s a pretty big one, but a recent survey identified […]
GIFs sum up your feelings in a three-second clip. They help you say, “Happy Birthday,” or “This is crazy,” in one convenient click. You and your siblings have entire conversations using them, fully understanding the coexistence of, “I’d drop everything to do anything for you,” but “If you chew near my ear again, you’re going […]
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2020 is a perfect time to … what else? Make lists of 20s, of course. Twenty new restaurants to try. Twenty books to read. Or, for the really ambitious: 20 naps to take. While 20 things can sound a bit intimidating when it comes to achieving 20 marketing objectives, there’s an easy answer. It’s outsourcing. […]
Your brand is on the move. You’re conducting a great live video series on Facebook, your community on LinkedIn is building your reputation for being an expert in your industry and your podcast has a growing list of subscribers. There’s just one thing: your email marketing has a distinctly early-2000s vibe. It’s time to update […]
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It’s hard to re-frame a customer complaint into a gift, particularly when the complaint might involve a lengthy or expensive resolution. But when you consider that a customer’s feedback could streamline your process for designing or refining your marketing strategy, you might decide your customers’ words are a valuable addition. Here are four ways that […]
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