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Marketing Books
The Four Universal Truths of Marketing: Based on First Principles
First principles thinking is a problem-solving approach that breaks complex issues into their most basic, undeniable truths, free from assumptions or conventional wisdom. Popularized by thinkers like Aristotle and later applied by innovators like Elon Musk, it involves questioning established practices and rebuilding solutions from the ground up. In marketing, first principles mean moving beyond trendy tactics or outdated playbooks…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Who Defines Technology at your Company?
The definition of technology is: the practical application of science to commerce or industry A while ago, I asked, “If your IT department was killing innovation“. It was a question that solicited quite a response! Many IT departments do have the ability to stifle or enable innovation… can IT departments even stifle or enable productivity and sales? Today, I had…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Your Email Open Rates May Be Low Because You’re Not Utilizing Alt Tags On Images
Tonight I received an email from Panera Bread. Like so many email programs nowadays, my email application automatically blocks images. As a result, here’s what the email looked like: Not too compelling… especially for a beautiful email that looked like this when all of the images were loaded: I can’t imagine how many people deleted the email without reading it…
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Marketing Infographics
The Power of Facebook
On the heels of publishing Why Facebook Doesn’t Cut It, we find this infographic directly from the source… The Power of Facebook! If you skip through all the fluff of the big numbers, the bottom of the infographic is the real story… are business results there? Facebook says they are. In an analysis of over 60 campaigns on Facebook, 49%…
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Content Marketing
Source Metrics: Social Marketing Optimization and Analytics
Source Metrics has announced its Social Media Inbox. This new feature is unlike other tools as it offers actionable detailed information as it happens rather than high-level business intelligence in weekly or monthly reports, and allows marketers to distill 1000s of daily mentions down to about 20 of the most important actionable mentions according to following. The Social Media Inbox…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Techical Simplicity: The Absurd Complexity of Modern Oxymoronic Terminology
A humorous list of the growing application of the oxymoron in today's technical marketing.
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Event Marketing
Marketing Events Made Memorable: Why Custom Stickers Are a Game-Changer!
Marketing events are a powerful way to engage with your audience, promote your brand, and leave a lasting impression. While traditional methods like banners, flyers, and giveaways play a role in event success, one often overlooked marketing tool can be a complete game-changer—custom stickers! These small but impactful branding assets can transform how attendees interact with your business, helping you…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
The De-Evolution of Social Media: From Utopian Promise to Digital Dystopia
In the early days of social media, I was captivated by its potential—a direct channel where brands, governments, experts, and individuals could communicate and educate without traditional media filters. It promised a democratized flow of information, unprecedentedly connecting creators and audiences. While social media remains a valuable tool for networking and information discovery, the landscape has become increasingly challenging due…
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Sales Enablement, Automation, and Performance
CloudTalk: The AI-Powered Business VOIP System for Sales and Support
Companies need a reliable and intelligent communication system to optimize their outreach, streamline customer support, and enhance operational efficiency. Traditional phone systems often fail to provide the necessary tools for scaling and automation, leading to missed opportunities and inefficient workflows. Businesses require a solution that ensures seamless communication and integrates AI-driven insights to maximize performance. CloudTalk CloudTalk is an advanced…
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Artificial Intelligence
Alamy: A Photo and Video Stock Marketplace That Values Creators and Fuels Brands
Creativity isn’t neat. It’s messy and uncertain and often means tearing down your work just to rebuild it stronger. It takes hours of thought, relentless exploration, and an unwavering belief that your vision will work. True creatives don’t follow the trends—they set them. But in a world where stock imagery often feels generic and formulaic, where platforms prioritize profits over…
