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Jan 2022
MARKETING PSYCHOLOGY
MARKETING PSYCHOLOGY: 4 Tactics to Make Customers Sell Themselves Implementing sales tactics based on psychological principles doesn’t mean using deceptive or dishonest means to somehow trick your prospects into making a purchase. Instead, it focuses on taking note of certain sentiments and biases that may influence consumer buying decisions. There are countless ways to incorporate these principles into your sales strategies and marketing messaging. Here’s a look at a few
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Nov 2021
Lemonade Stand Lessons You Can Still Count On
How to Use Your Lemonade Stand Experience to Succeed in Business Lemonade stands have been teaching kids about how to run a business for generations. Remember the old Peanuts cartoon where Lucy dispenses advice instead of drinks for five cents, and then Snoopy undercuts her for two cents? Even if your neighborhood was less competitive growing up, your first experience with being an entrepreneur probably made a lasting impression. Some
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Aug 2021
Do you know your marketing acronyms?
DO YOU KNOW YOUR MARKETING ACRONYMS? Marketers at every level enjoy bandying about a few trendy acronyms to explain their work. Here are some of our favorites: Baby Marketer CTA, CTR, CMS YA Marketer TOFU, MOFU, BOFU Mature Marketer ICP Boomer Marketing Boss Whitepaper And here’s what they all stand for – CTA – Call to ActionCTR – Click Through Rate = clicks ÷ impressions = CTR.CMS – Content Management
Three Super Simple Tips to Improve Your Businesses “Likeability Factor” (Especially if you have a challenging topic) Don’t know where to start somedays? Start by asking “How can my business be more friendly and approachable?” When businesses work well, customers feel part of their tribe and return often with their dollars. Everyone wants to do business with people they like. At best – your customers are your advocates and share
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Aug 2021
5 Steps to Social Selling Success
5 STEPS TO SOCIAL SELLING SUCCESS The best place for any business to market and seek out new customers is obviously through social media. With the majority of customers across the globe engaging in one or more social media platforms, having space and ads floating through their newsfeeds can help you reach customers in a new way. With a social media funnel, you are able to take advantage of different
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Aug 2021
FREE DESSERT – WHAT’S YOURS?
FREE DESSERT – WHAT’S YOURS? My husband’s family loves this little Italian restaurant in the Valley. It’s non-descript, average sized sign, and the first time I walked in I realized I’d been passing it by for years. But not my husband’s clan. They love it. And have been returning for generations. And bringing everyone they know. What makes it so special? The owner. He stands at the door and greets
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Jul 2021
Content Strategy 101
Content Strategy 101 Your brand’s content will only be as effective as the strategy you use to create and promote it. Otherwise, you will miss out on reaching a large segment of your target audience. You need to make sure your content is speaking to your audience in a way that is relevant to them, in a place or format they engage with. Here are some important tips on how
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Jun 2021
The Value of Public Relations in 2021
The Value of Public Relations in 2021 Public relations is an old industry, one that began long before the internet or even television. The first documented public relations agency opened in 1900. Businesses of all kinds have long recognized the value of attracting publicity. It’s changed a bit with time, however clear communications and consistent visibility is still a key ingredient to any business success. Getting more publicity for your
TIKTOK GOES THE CLOCK – THREE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS But Where Does Your Consumer Engagement Go?Three Strategies for Success In this world of constantly changing technology, you have to be on top of your game. Unfortunately, it can be hard to keep up if you don’t know where to start… Fortunately, we can help with that. TikTok rewards engagement. Here’s how you get it: Educate Your Viewers People are curious
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May 2021
3 Marketing Sins You Must Never Commit
3 Marketing Sins You Must Never Commit Marketing is the path to a successful business, but only if done right. Putting your message out in front of people can create customers, but it can also prove to be a waste of time and resources when not done correctly. Unfocused marketing is like flushing time and money down the toilet and no one wants to do that. While the perfect campaign
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Feb 2021
Five Power Product Promos That Work
I tried a “free sample” from an app named “Artleap” and then purchased the upgraded version. What a surprise? And Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrate. Five Power Product Promos That Work Marketing is a lot like love. They both come from creating a positive emotional connection with a person (or brand) through a series of positive interactions or transactions that build affinity and become habitual, and hopefully loyal,
8 Marketing Resolutions For 2021 You Can Actually Keep 2020 may have taught us a thing or two about best laid plans… But this year, we’re setting resolutions that are invaluable for your marketing strategy and, better yet, easy to keep! Set Your Intentions Before you start, take some time to think. This is the essential first step. Consider your brand’s mission, purpose and whom you serve. Set a clear
