Marketing Strategy

Ah, Clubhouse versus podcasts — an age-old debate. Just kidding. But, while both of these audio tools are relatively new to the business world (in fact, Clubhouse is less than two years old), they’ve both attracted large, engaged audiences. And, even though each audio tool is vastly different, they serve similar…

Savvy marketers know it’s rare to reel in customers at the first encounter with a brand. Winning people over takes time, thoughtful touchpoints, and a whole lot of trust. Fortunately, there’s a strategy that includes all of these and more. It’s called lifecycle marketing, and it’s how companies attract and…

Hulu gave us “The Handmaid’s Tale,” then gave us “Little Fires Everywhere.” So, personally, I don’t need another reason to love the streaming platform. But if I had a small business, I would have just gotten one. In July 2020, Hulu announced Hulu Ad Manager, a self-service advertising platform designed…

Marketing is the actions you take to attract an audience to your business. You aim to get people interested in what you have to offer and share content with them to help them decide to do business with you. However, since marketing helps you attract people to your business, it’s…

How can you tell if your company is growing? Sure, you can speak to a few team leads and get regular reports on their performance. But if you’re not measuring that information against something else, how will you know when you’ve met the mark or fallen short? As they say,…

Did you know that the cost of acquiring consumer attention has increased dramatically (seven- to nine-fold) in the past two decades? It might not be surprising to hear, but overall our collective attention span has been narrowing. You might be wondering, “What does this mean for marketers?” As marketers, it’s…

There are certain characteristics that should be at the core of any successful business. For instance, every business should have a great product or service, awesome employees to keep the internal engine running, and loyal customers who support through purchases and advocacy. There also has to be underlying elements to help…

Did you know that 49% of global respondents say they’re inclined to pay higher-than-average prices for products with high-quality/safety standards, which consumers often associate with strong sustainability practices? Additionally, consumers are willing to open their wallets for products that are organic (41%), made with sustainable materials (38%), or deliver on…

Ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Of course you have. We all have. Ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed, and then have to be cheery? Like, interact in social media? Write an engaging blog post? Put together a lovable email marketing campaign?…

Marketers are community-minded people. We collaborate across multiple departments in our own companies, while keeping track of competitive players and ensuring we’re deeply connected to the needs and goals of our customers. So, to better understand what to expect or pay close attention to in 2021, I’ve connected with 20 marketing…