March 6, 2022
When it comes to executing a marketing campaign, there’s not always a good time to pause, or to shoo away customer acquisition at any stage. Unlike traditional, linear marketing campaigns which tend to focus on awareness, the intent of an “always on” (also known as “evergreen”) campaign is continually optimized to build engagement and retention….
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February 21, 2022
Humans are storytellers. It’s in our DNA. From the earliest sketches on cave walls to the ultra-lifelike 3D digital effects of today, we’ve been using visuals to tell our tales for eons. And we always will. Art forms like writing, speaking, playing music, making videos, designing graphics, painting, drawing, and sculpting are all forms of…
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February 16, 2022
Are your employees or coworkers active on social media? For industrial companies, this activity might not seem too relevant. However, in-house promotion is a simple and effective way to support employee retention and boost your account’s reach on any platform. This engagement can include anything from liking content on the company page to sharing a…
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February 2, 2022
Business and consumer values evolve all the time. Recent studies have shown that more than 60% of consumers want to buy from brands that have a real purpose. This indicates that in today’s world, people tend to support companies that are active members of their communities, maintain good ethical standards, and exhibit social responsibility. Cause…
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January 18, 2022
Nearly 71% of the earth is made of water. That’s significant, especially when you realize that more than 80% of the ocean remains unexplored. Even with modern technology, there is so much we have not experienced. Just imagine what wonders we have yet to find under the surface! The possibilities are many – and a…
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November 29, 2021
Gated content can be loosely defined as a piece of (usually) long-form content – a white paper, infographic, eBook, or another form that a business creates, but is only available to users after they provide some information such as their name and email address. The synergy makes sense in theory, wherein anyone who willfully opts…
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November 11, 2021
In everyday conversation, the words “marketing” and “advertising” are used interchangeably – but also sometimes incorrectly. Marketing and advertising combine to achieve the same goals: brand awareness, communication, product or service offerings, customer relations, and of course, sales. Ideally, businesses need marketing AND advertising to work in conjunction, but there are some key distinctions between…
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November 9, 2021
Ah, the customer journey – that coveted path to purchase that every business wants to know about their buyers. How did your customers discover your business? How long did it take for them to sign up for something or purchase from you? What content did they consume along the way? These questions seem simple enough,…
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October 28, 2021
For better or worse, the internet sure isn’t what it used to be. Mostly, the days of serving users with intrusive, blanket ads are less of a thing than they used to be. Today, more personalized and beneficial digital ads are the norm. Targeted advertising is powerful because internet users’ own online behavior helps determine…
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October 22, 2021
A long time ago, in an office not so far away, I sold and consulted digital marketing and advertising services to local businesses. Like anyone in a similar role, I experienced hot and cold streaks. During one such successful stretch, some coworkers asked me, rather incredulously (and not always so eloquently), “how are you selling…
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August 18, 2021
Normalcy, at least a version of it, is here. For now. Businesses have reopened, people are out and about, and the economy is picking back up. In other words, people are out there searching and buying. There’s no better time to get in front of potential customers. I remember one day walking into a local…
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August 18, 2021
No other form of content conveys and captures emotions and allows your audience to engage better than video. When executed properly, video puts your passions, knowledge, expertise and feelings on display in powerful, relatable ways. Recently, we explored the reasons why video is so important for your business. Now, let’s look at some basic ways…
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