Ask 10 agencies how they build a marketing plan, and you will likely get 10 different answers, most of which boil down to a list of channels they happen to be good at. Social media here, a website refresh there, maybe some email campaigns stitched together under the label of “strategy.” The problem is that […]
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Longevity in the agency world is rarer than it should be. Agencies open with a bold logo and an even bolder pitch, land a handful of clients, and disappear within a few years when the founder moves on or the business model doesn’t hold up. It is part of why so many marketing leaders are
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AI & Marketing Insights AI Can Write Your Content, But Can It Be You? The internet is drowning in AI-generated content, and consumers are tuning out. The businesses winning right now are the ones that sound unmistakably human. Here’s why authenticity just became your most valuable marketing asset. Let’s start with a number that should
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AI & Marketing Insights Your Next Customer Might Be an AI Agent. Is Your Brand Ready? Agentic AI is moving from concept to reality. AI systems are now researching, recommending, and even purchasing on behalf of consumers. Here’s what that means for your marketing strategy. For as long as marketing has existed, the goal has
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AI & Marketing Insights Your Website Traffic Is Disappearing — And Google’s AI Is the Reason Zero-click search and AI Overviews are fundamentally changing how customers find businesses. Here’s what it means for your marketing — and why strategy matters more than ever. Something strange is happening in Google search. Your website might be ranking
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Or, what enrollment communications feel like on the receiving end Somewhere between the third postcard and the seventh email reminder, it became clear: enrollment marketing feels very different when you’re the one receiving it. For most of my career, I’ve helped colleges and universities design enrollment communications. I’ve built message maps, reviewed funnels, and debated
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Tariffs are no longer just a trade policy buzzword—they’re a reality shaping the bottom line for businesses across industries. Whether you’re in manufacturing, retail, or distribution, chances are you’ve felt the squeeze of rising costs due to import duties. However, the real challenge is explaining tariffs—and their impact—to your customers in a way that is
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We have compiled a list of helpful resources to help you create the marketing plan that suits your company and your clients. The resources listed range from books and newsletters to blogs and videos. Whether you’re having a calm day at your desk or running errands for your business, these resources are aptly available. There
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In our last blog about SEO optimization, we discussed the importance of interlinking as a strategy that benefits a website’s SEO and enhances a user’s experience. By connecting different pages or assets on the same domain, interlinking can transfer link equity (ranking power) to important pages and assist Google in finding, indexing, and understanding all
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Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is a set of strategies and techniques aimed at improving a website’s visibility and ranking on search engine results pages and is an integral part of online marketing and website development. By implementing SEO practices, businesses can increase their online presence, attract organic traffic, and ultimately boost their brand awareness
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