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Marketing Infographics
Sales and Marketing: The Original Game of Thrones
This is a great infographic from the Pardot team on organizations where sales and marketing struggle to align themselves. As a marketing consultant, we’ve struggled with sales-driven organizations as well. One key issue is that sales-driven organizations often apply the same expectations they have for their sales team to the marketing team. We get hired by sales-driven organizations because they…
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Sales and Marketing Training
The Anatomy Of Breaking Through A Pandemic Economy, And The Brands That Did It
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the world of marketing. Amidst social distancing restrictions, the seasonal norms of consumer behavior were reconstructed instantly. As a result, over two-thirds of brands reported revenue reductions. Yet, even during the disruptions to the norm, the average American was still exposed to as many as 10,000 advertisements per day. In contrast, many brands evolved their offering…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Making a Case for Outsourcing Email Marketing
For marketers who want to mine more gold from their email programs; outsourced email marketing is quickly gaining popularity. They're seeking managed email marketing services because they’re frustrated and frugal. Does outsourcing your email marketing makes dollars and sense to you?
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Content Marketing
From Channels to Chapters: Building a Brand Story That Drives Long-Term Success
In a marketplace where countless brands are fighting for attention, storytelling has become a cornerstone for building authentic engagement and customer loyalty. But why? First, storytelling allows brands to differentiate themselves. In a sea of similar products and services, a well-crafted story becomes the hook that makes a brand memorable. A narrative that reflects a brand’s history, values, mission, and…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Responsive vs Scalable Mobile Email Design
Yesmail Interactive published a whitepaper titled, Mobile Email Design—Marketing Fit for the Small ScreenOpens in a new window, announcing more than 36 percent of emails are opened on a mobile device, which is projected to continue growing year-over-year. As consumers continue turning to their mobile devices to check email, it’s more important than ever for brands to make calls to…
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Content Marketing
How to Find New Marketing Channels
“It was a really cool place to hang out until everyone else started going there.” This is a common complaint among hipsters. Marketers share their frustration; that is, if you replace the word “cool” with the word “profitable.” A great marketing channel can lose its luster over time. New advertisers take attention away from your message. Rising costs make the…
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E-commerce and Retail
SellerSmile: Why Should You Outsource Your E-commerce Support Team
When the pandemic struck and retailers were shut down, it didn’t just impact the retail outlets. It impacted the entire supply chain that fed those retailers as well. My digital transformation consulting firm is working with a manufacturer right now to assist them in building out their E-commerce and Martech stack to support a direct-to-consumer dropshipping business. It’s a challenging…
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Customer Data Platforms
Keap: A Powerful CRM With Sales and Marketing Automation for Small Businesses
Every industry has unique needs when it comes to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and sales and marketing automation. Keap has the flexibility to meet your small business’s needs… with users in accounting, coaching, consulting, financial advisors, gyms, fitness, insurance, marketing agencies, non-profits, photographers, real estate, startups, and professional services. Keap CRM Keap is ideal for growing small businesses that are…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
10 Platforms For Maximizing A Brand’s Impact on X (formerly Twitter)
For enterprise corporations, selecting the right tool to manage their presence on X (formerly Twitter) involves addressing complex needs and challenges. Unlike small businesses, large enterprises require solutions that handle high volumes of content, interactions, and data across multiple accounts and teams. These tools must offer robust features to ensure effective engagement, detailed analytics, and seamless integration with other business…
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Content Marketing
Algebra and Geometry… when will I ever use it? Google Maps!
A good friend of mine, Glenn, is one of the founders of Family Watchdog. Family Watchdog is one of those fantastic stories… a company founded on a mashup that is performing a public service AND actually providing a living for its founders. It must be amazing to go to work every day knowing that you’ve made a difference. Each time…
