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It’s no secret that over the past several months, COVID-19 abruptly changed how you connect with your target audience. It didn’t matter what segment of the market you were trying to reach; as of March they were no longer doing whatever it was they had been doing just two weeks before. As a result, companies […]
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It’s almost second nature to add empathy to your B2C marketing. You know you need to engage emotionally, and thinking about the needs and pain points of your audience is an obvious way to do it. But when it comes to B2B marketing, it’s as if marketers forget that a person buying on behalf of […]
As the Chiefs gear up for what fans are hoping will be back-to-back runs to the Super Bowl, it’s pretty hard not to applaud how much winning this team has been doing dating back to last season. Especially after many, many, many, (yes, the extra many was necessary) years of disappointing conclusions to the season. […]
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Instagram Stories has been gaining traction in social media for a while. Through this tool, brands have a unique opportunity to tell their stories and have a lot of room for creativity and expression, while adding a layer of authenticity not possible on other platforms. Take a look at four reasons to boost your activity […]
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You’ve learned a few things in 2020. You realized you could rank your sweatpants, and immediately identify your fanciest, Zoom-worthy pair. You’ve mastered talents you never knew you needed, like sneezing inside a mask and making an elbow bump look cool. Okay, both of those things are impossible, but it’s something you can shoot for. […]
Small businesses in St. Joseph are more than meets the eye. They are a dream thought up by their creator, they help the city thrive and some of them bring character to a revitalized downtown area that is coming alive more each day. They each have their own niche and now a new shop specific […]
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If your bounce rate is hovering above 60-70%, that’s a good indication that it’s time to do some digging into your web design. It may be that you have just perfected the landing page, or your opt-ins are so easy that visitors enroll in your email subscription list and off they go! You may be […]
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Social media has been the marketing darling for the past decade, with companies often asking if tools like email could become irrelevant. Instagram marketing and other more visual formats may seem to be outshining other marketing channels, but the smartest solution is to use them in combination. Omnichannel marketing takes tools like email and Instagram […]
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When you’re walking around downtown or the Frederick Avenue area of St. Joseph, it’s hard to resist looking up. There are dozens of 19th century homes, churches and businesses with amazing architectural elements. Some of the finest are the brainchild of Edmond Eckel, a well-known name that has come to mean beauty and inspiration across […]
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At SJC Marketing, we hope you’re celebrating this special time of year with some time-honored traditions, like roasting chestnuts over an open fire … decorating sugar cookies … singing carols on a snowy night. Maybe your holidays aren’t complete without a family game night or driving around to see the lights. Whatever you do to […]