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Give them a reason to care

Steve and Pre

What's one marketing mistake that's easy to make but just as easy to avoid? Assuming people care. That may sound a bit harsh but it's not meant to be. Rarely will our target audiences be as emotionally invested in the products/services/organizations that we are working with every single day. It's … [Read more...]

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I think the phrase “Failing Fast” is widely misinterpreted

If you know where this line is from, we can be friends.

You've probably heard the term "fail fast" several times before. It's a hot phrase used in startup culture. I believe in the mindset, just maybe not in the way others may believe. What it does mean When I think of "fail fast," I look at it as: Not being afraid to take risks. No great reward … [Read more...]

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Companies should approach products the same way my family approaches Christmas

Some of the gifts the wife gave me. She knows me well.

Marketers sell products but my family gifts me items. How should those two approaches merge? My wife and I were blessed to be able to celebrate Christmas multiple times with multiple family units. While we are on the road quite a bit, we do bleed out the season. I noticed that as I get older … [Read more...]

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Why you should vet a social idea through a non-digital native

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This sounds like a frustrating endeavor on the surface right? You have (what you believe anyway) to be a great social media campaign idea. I mean, it's integrated, engaging, viral...all those words that mean nothing to anyone outside of marketing or PR. Whether it's via your internal team or a … [Read more...]

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Can your brand do this?

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I opened up my email today to find this note from Starbucks:   Okay so it's an offer for a new Starbucks card. It happens to be made out of metal. Granted, a brushed steel card sounds more fun than plastic. Stop and think about this for a second If you can't read the fine print on … [Read more...]