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How to Pen Your Vision Statement and Mission Statement

Does your company have a clear vision statement and mission statement —and giving you the focus you need to succeed? Vision and Mission are important components of an organization’s strategic plan. However may find it difficult to delineate the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement and end up misusing them. Some struggle with […]

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Don’t Get Ubered – Have a Strategic Vision

Just like Google made its way into our lexicon as a verb, Uber is now doing the same thing. Companies have a fear of being “Ubered” – or blindsided by a marketplace disruptor. There are ways you can prepare your business for something of this caliber, even though it may seem impossible. The two critical […]

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The Importance of Brand Unity in Your Multichannel Marketing Plan

The image your brand broadcasts to the public must be consistent with your corporate goals, target demographic, and overall marketing strategy. Believe it or not, brand unity is getting harder and harder to achieve. The days of employees working at one location, during the same hours, are far behind us. In today’s work environment, businesses […]

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Event Promotion and Strategy Part 2: Customer Appreciation Events

Why hold a Customer Appreciation Event? Customer Appreciation Events are a fantastic way to retain business, impress new clients, and thank loyal customers. Just like other marketing events, a successful appreciation party requires smart planning and agile coordination. Your event should be a celebration of your business and its clientele. It’s not a time to […]

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Event Promotion and Strategy Part 1: Trade Shows

Trade shows are an excellent way to market your business. Why trade shows? Audience – There may be no better way to reach your target audience than at a trade show. Your customer base comes to you; they are tailored to bring in a specific set of people. Impact – Trade shows allow you to […]

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Marketing Strategy Print

Print … the New Luxury Item in Marketing

Print marketing is having its own sort of renaissance right now Within the past decade, the pull of the digital world made most marketers abandon print completely. So now, when you receive something that you can actually touch and feel, it’s pretty special. Postcards, flyers, and brochures have become luxury items just because they are […]

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Brand Basics – Know Who You Are

Finding your voice, knowing your strengths, and outlining your goals are all crucial to brand development and knowing who you are as a business. We live in a world of judgement: it’s human nature. We size up every business we come across and decide whether or not we like it – all within a matter […]

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Product Marketing: Creative Ways to Sell

Showing your audience why your product is better and how it fits into their lives takes a lot of skill. Selling a product is challenging and presents unique hurdles. Consumers seek reviews and referrals, align themselves with certain brands, and are price-conscious. With all these things to consider, marketers are becoming increasingly innovative with their […]