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Imagine how different life would be if Ruth Wakefield had not dropped a chopped bar of semisweet chocolate into her famous butter cookies at the Toll House Inn to make up for being out of the recipe’s called-for nuts. No chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. No Cookie Crisp cereal. No Famous Amos or Chips […]
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Consumers today are selective about where they spend their money, but one thing is for certain – when they can easily see a brand’s identity and it speaks to them, they have a higher chance of becoming loyal to your brand. Focusing on brand consistency in your marketing is key to building your connection with […]
Your competitor ran an Instagram contest, so you decided to try one. Then, you had a summer promotion, so you sent out a few emails. When your team spent the day volunteering, you posted photos on social media. These are all fantastic ideas, and one or more of them likely gave you a bump in […]
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Imagine your marketing strategy as an intricate puzzle. The finished image is going to be amazing: it’s the vision you have of a thriving business, known and trusted among your customers and respected in your industry. There’s just one thing: you’ve got a glaring hole in that image because you are missing a piece. It’s […]
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Imagine you’ve spent days, or even weeks working on a complex puzzle. Your family members have been taking turns at the table, trying to complete the image, and as you draw nearer to completion, you might announce you’re not doing another one of these for a very, very long time. Then, when you’re within ten […]
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You might think of them when you’re longing for a new pair of shoes. You appreciate their efforts when you bite into a store-bought cookie. And if you ever had to transport an important piece of jewelry across Middle Earth, you’d be sure to have one or two along. But, by and large, the bulk […]
It might be too early to start planning your New Year’s Eve party, but the time is right to start looking at digital marketing trends expected to hit in 2024 and how your organization will respond. Will artificial intelligence (AI) make an even bigger splash in 2024, and will video content continue to grow in […]
Marketing trends move fast, so if you’re beginning to look ahead to 2024 (which you should be), it’s a good idea to review your current marketing strategy and how it compares to behaviors in the market. Let’s take a look. TikTok Continues to Grow: The popularity of TikTok probably hasn’t escaped your notice. Even if […]
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Let’s talk about some of the classic perfect pairings of our time: Peanut Butter and Jelly: You’ve got to start with the best. The crunchy, salty taste of peanuts is perfectly complemented by the sweet grape flavor and texture of jelly. Each ingredient brings equal value to the sandwich, and ask anyone how they make […]
The time to begin planning your 2024 marketing strategy is now, and while next year may still seem far in the distance, you’re really just a few bites of turkey and a couple of candy canes from looking January dead in the eye. So, with that in mind, here are some trends you’ll want to […]
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