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Advertisers and marketers have access to more data in 2017 than ever before, but does that make it easier, or more difficult to act decisively?  According to new data from Brand Innovators, 36% of social marketers struggle to “distill data into insights and actions.” Despite having an unprecedented amount of data atContinue Reading

“Google it.” “Can you pass me some Kleenex?” “Let’s take the Jet Ski out.” These are just a few examples of how brand names have been worked into our common vocabularies. When people ask for a Kleenex, they usually just mean they want a tissue, but because the Kleenex brandContinue Reading

Video is crushing it on social media. Videos on Facebook are shared 7X more frequently than links, Snapchat users watch 10 billion videos each day, and video ads on Twitter are twice as memorable as other ads on the platform. So, how can brands take advantage of high levels ofContinue Reading

Taking on a branding project for a small business can be a valuable opportunity for agencies and freelancers to develop experimental creative work without the intense pressures and restrictions associated with larger accounts. While big businesses often have multiple decision makers with very specific ideas and guidelines to keep their existing brands consistent, smaller companiesContinue Reading

We live in a society today where there are an unlimited number of ways to make money from home (pictured above is just one of those ways). This is my sister-in-law’s Etsy shop, which is really thriving! But no matter who you are, or what you do (or will someday do), ifContinue Reading

Simply put, marketers comprise an impressively busy population. With a perpetually incomplete to do list, an eternal quest for work-life balance, and ongoing efforts to keep up with the latest creative trends, where the heck are we supposed to find time to do something like, say, read a book? ButContinue Reading

It’s getting harder and harder for companies to attract and retain the right people. According to the Talent Shortage Survey, 40% of global employers are unable to find the right talent for jobs that need to be done. For this reason, many employers are looking internally to their existing team forContinue Reading

Inbound marketing and sales continue to have a massive impact on the way businesses market themselves and sell their products. More companies than ever before are opting for agencies that offer a full-funnel range of inbound services. So what specific services does your agency need to offer in 2017 to stay on top of shifting client demands? GetContinue Reading

Serenity is life’s supreme accomplishment. It’s not about living life without storms, it’s about finding peace and joy in spite of them. According to James Allen, serenity is the supreme accomplishment. In his classic essay, “As a Man Thinketh,” he describes how we shape our lives by our thoughts, andContinue Reading

What’s so hard about writing an online job ad? On the surface, it seems simple enough. Just describe the job’s responsibilities, label it with the role you’re hiring for, and post the ad. While that strategy might get you a few results, there are some best practices that can maximize your ad’s viewsContinue Reading

It seems like every year is labeled ‘the year of video’ by one expert or another — but 2017 could well have the best claim yet. Of course, it’s no secret that video content has become staggeringly popular. And, as with most marketing trends, the more consumers have watched, theContinue Reading

It’s no secret that creative agencies aren’t big fans of the pitch deck. Gene Liebel, the founder of New York-based agency Work & Co, summed up his feelings about pitch decks pretty straightforwardly: “They’re the worst.” Pitch decks have become increasingly reviled in recent years, with many agencies declaring their restrictive andContinue Reading

The whole lead generation process is tough — especially when you only rely on traditional methods. Sending cold emails and scraping together lists can be incredibly demoralizing because, let’s face it — most of those people don’t really want to talk to you. What if you could still reach your lead generationContinue Reading