Where marketers are polishing up their content efforts Are you striving for good, or great, with your content? The majority (77%) of marketers agree that their content marketing is effective, according to Skyword’s “2020 Content Marketing Trends” report. However, there is always room for improvement. Here are the areas in which they are focusing. This...
Report shows effectiveness of direct mail You might be six feet away from your customers, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t engage with them. Digital communication channels have been paramount, but overcrowded. That’s where print steps in. Direct mail reported the most significant gains in overall effectiveness when it comes to reaching the target...
Which marketing trends will survive the pandemic? There’s been a lot of talk about what to expect in the “new normal.” Customer behavior is not the same as it was a year ago and is still constantly shifting. Knowing which marketing trends to keep and which to let go will help you adapt your focus....
NO. 1 3D Design 3D design is the practice of giving depth and lighting to a flat format thus giving the illusion of a three-dimensional piece. Think of shows such as Toy Story and Avatar as examples of the different styles of 3D. 3D design in something like Toy story is going to be much...
March 17th is always a bit of a party. The morning of March 18th, however, can be a bit of a struggle. The queasy stomach, the headache and the general malaise of the morning after is not a lot of fun. And, in the moment, you wonder if the hangover will ever end. Much like...
Thomas Michael Hogg noticed something different during the past year-something he did not expect when the world was thrust into an on again, off again ride of unprecedented consequences caused by a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Solidarity. His clients-which over the years have included brands like PepsiCo (Germany), adidas (Germany), Campbell’s Soup, Johnson Controls-seemed to be more...
Part of what helped Janine Firpo get through some of the darker days of the past year was the awareness that there are small pockets of creativity, innovation and forward movement happening in places all over the world. Happening across the disciplines, and often unnoticed, Firpo, founder and CEO of investment firm SEMBA, likens them...
Strategies To Connect With The Next Generation 1. Establish Clear Values & Mission Gen Z wants to know what your brand stands for, so make sure to communicate effectively. 2. Be Transparent & Accountable Build trust by being honest, ethical and owning up to any missteps. 3. Establish Your Brand’s Personality Picture-perfect is out. Gen...
Set yourself up for success and keep your marketing campaign on track with this checklist from MarketingProfs: STEP 1: IDENTIFY THE GOAL First and foremost, decide what you want to accomplish. You can’t create steps if you don’t know what you’re working toward. STEP 2: CHOOSE THE OBJECTIVES Narrow your goal into numerous, specific objectives....
Understanding the ins and outs of family businesses You can’t choose your family, but how does that impact the family business? Family conflict and different ideas and leadership styles all play a role. Understanding the ins and outs is crucial in how you approach them as a client. Dr. Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer share...
