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The 80/20 rule of marketing: What it is, why it’s important, & how it helps you grow your business

03 July 2023

The 80/20 marketing rule helps to identify valuable customers, allocate resources more effectively and reduce costs. Here’s how to apply it.

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Is AI Copywriting Better Than a Copywriter?

09 December 2022

We talk about the rise of artificial intelligence copy tools, and if this means whether writing assistants are coming for copywriters’ jobs.

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Make Social Media Work for You

03 August 2022

We give you a rundown on what businesses should post on social media, content ideas, and when to hire a social media manager!

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Instagram Community Management 101: The Ultimate Guide

25 May 2022

A blog post discussing why Instagram community management is important and how to achieve a loyal band of followers.

How to Maximize Customer Engagement with Instagram Stories

24 August 2021

Over 4 million brands use Instagram stories monthly and 50% of customers report that an Instagram story led them to purchase a product or service from a brand’s website, according to survey data collected by Facebook in 2020. That means there’s a huge opportunity gap when it comes to short-form, attention-grabbing visual content paired with…

For businesses that are struggling, though—big and small—a slight pivot in their business model could reveal a silver lining in all this madness. In fact, there are opportunities for all organizations willing to put in a little time and elbow grease. Why? With the tough and challenging times, people are flocking online. They’re looking to be distracted, entertained, informed, and connected. If your business is online, you can fulfill the needs of these potential customers, setting you up to be part of online conversations during Covid-19 that keep you top of mind afterward.

Digital Marketing During (and After) Covid-19

12 May 2020

To say that times are tough seems trite, at this point. For the last six weeks, if not longer in some places, people have been living in a “new” reality where shelter-in-place orders, face masks, and grim medical statistics are the norm. Businesses (of any size) aren’t immune to this pandemic, either: the Atlantic reports…

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Updated: Marketing Copywriting for the Tech and Startup Industries in 2020

17 January 2020

Several years ago, I wrote about writing for the tech and startup industries and got a lot of heat for it. Mostly, people had qualms with my combining the two discrete industries. I would imagine that now, several years later, I’d get similar feedback particularly since the tech bubble appears to have burst and food,…

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What’s New In Social Media In 2019—And What It Means for Your Business

06 May 2019

Who remembers when Instagram said goodbye to chronologically ordered posts in 2016 and tweaked its algorithm to reflect the photos they thought we’d appreciate most? Or how about when Facebook adopted a similar practice last year, prioritizing personal rather than promotional content on our feeds? If you were a small business or influencer who relied…

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How Marketers Can Use VUI to Their Advantage

12 April 2019

Advances in voice user interface (VUI) technology mean its presence is “heard” nearly everywhere. Voice commands and small conversations with virtual assistants to get information, drive, cook and more, are becoming increasingly common. By 2020, according to gartner.com, 30 percent of web browsing will be done without a screen. We see this in my household,…

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5 Ways to Effectively Use a Landing Page with Social Media

14 September 2018

One of the must-have online marketing tools is a well-designed landing page. Landing pages are essential to B2B and B2C services when marketing a product, and, when done right, can yield great results. They serve many purposes: to provide information, generate and track leads, and increase SEO status. In this climate of heavy marketing through…