Which Marketing Analytics REALLY matter?

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Are marketing analytics really that important? Yes!  They tell you if your work is worth something and give you information about what your customers want.  Those numbers can transform into dollars if you take advantage of what they’re telling you.  Dig into the wealth of information you can access on your social media account and…

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Creative Marketing: How to Inspire People

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Creative marketing can take your marketing campaigns to the next level. When you do it right, you step into the storyteller role and use creativity to inspire an emotional response that moves your target market.  We know that art moves us. Sad songs make us cry, hilarious jokes make us laugh.  Emotion makes us remember…

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Gangs, Mobs, and Squads: Promoting Community

Promoting your community is not only good for your soul, it’s good business! Community is the backbone of any small business, and getting involved with your community is a wonderful way to build word-of-mouth advertising into your marketing campaign strategy. Even mobsters know that building a positive reputation with your local community is a crucial…

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Quick and Dirty: Taking Risks in Marketing to Stand Out

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You gotta take risks in marketing. Otherwise, you’re just bland, and bland isn’t going to make anyone remember you, hire you, or buy your product. That doesn’t mean your marketing should be random, or inauthentic. In fact, the best risks are taken seriously and thoughtfully. Good marketing is consistent. Branding should be the same across…

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Quick and Dirty: Reusing Content the Easy Way

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Reusing content isn’t breaking the rules. You make the rules! You know you need to create more social media. You’ve seen customers respond, and you’ve gotten some real interactions and sales. Rockin! But Instagram is starting to eat your life and you’re dreaming in Facebook. What do you do to make this social media thing…

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Stealing Your Own Testimonials for Marketing

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Does it feel weird to toot your own horn? Or are you ok with shouting to the whole bar about your latest acomplishment and then buying a round for everyone? Either way – testimonials can be a powerful marketing tool. They are social proof that your services are valuable to your clients. You know you…

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Quick and Dirty: Easy Solutions to Managing Social Marketing

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Why do we need solutions for managing social marketing? Social media isn’t work, right? I mean that’s what we do for fun while we stand in line for groceries or after work. It’s selfies and food pics of your latest waffle creation, no worries? If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur and you know how…

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