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Douglas KarrApr 6, 2015Unlocking the Power of Metaphor in Business Communication
In the noisy, fast-moving world of modern business, the ability to capture attention, build understanding, and drive action is more valuable than ever. Yet many marketers, salespeople, and leaders still struggle to connect with their audiences in ways that stick.…
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Douglas KarrOct 21, 2014Here’s Why People Hate Your Content
The web is undeniably a key resource of information for all audiences and it's important to ensure it’s both effective and impactful in order for people and businesses to strive. The digital revolution is demanding. Websites need to be unique,…
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Douglas KarrSep 24, 2014If You’re in Sales or Marketing, Get Refresh Now!
It happens every week. I get an email from a vendor or prospect and we work together a date to talk. I check out their site and see whether or not it's a fit. I might even connect with them…
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Jascha Kaykas-WolffSep 18, 2014Agile Marketing is Evolution, Not Revolution, and Why You Must Adopt It
From building buildings to building software. In the 1950’s the Waterfall Development Model was introduced into software design and development. The system is a relic of the manufacturing industry where, by necessity, the right answer had to be devised before…
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Douglas KarrAug 22, 2014You’re Missing 3 out of 5 Senses on Making an Impression
I was in attendance for a recent launch party of a print-only publication about the food culture of the Midwest. As I spoke to the team who created, there was incredible pride in both the content, the art, and the…
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Kelsey CoxJul 24, 2014Here’s How to Optimize Your Blog for Content Marketing
No matter what kind of content you're creating, your blog should be the central hub for all things content marketing. But how do you make sure that central nervous system is set up for success? Luckily, there are some simple tweaks…
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Douglas KarrJul 2, 2014Rant: The “P” Word
Great marketers enjoy talking about Return on Investment . Yesterday, I attended a meeting with a real estate company who had some challenges with their web strategy. Their brochure site wasn't driving too many leads and they were spending quite…
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Judge GrahamJun 19, 2014Optimized Marketing: Why You Should Align Brand Segmentation to Activation & Reporting
With high volumes of data created across multiple marketing channels, brands are challenged to organize and activate the right data assets to maximize cross-channel performance. You must align your brand segmentation with digital activation and reporting to understand better your…
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Douglas KarrJan 31, 2014The Benefits of Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing has been a game-changer in online advertising and sales. It operates on a simple yet effective premise: leveraging the networks of individuals or companies (affiliates) to promote products or services in exchange for a commission on sales or…
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Douglas KarrJan 1, 2014How To Become a Social Media Marketing Specialist
I wanted to share this infographic because of its outstanding balance in presenting the skills necessary for a marketer to execute social media marketing strategies effectively. In my opinion, I wouldn't advise any student or professional to go the route…