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A person in headphones records a podcast, highlighting its value as a marketing tool

Are Podcasts a Worthwhile Marketing Tool?

In 2018, nearly a quarter of the U.S. population was projected to have listened to podcasts. Translated into numbers, that comes out to about 73 million users. Translate that again into advertising terms, and marketers

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Why Retargeting Can Help Improve Marketing Results

We’ve all been in this scenario: while perusing social media, an interesting ad pops up on the feed. It’s a new product that looks enticing, so we click on it and poke around on the website. The product, a new meal deli

Millennial couple in their 20s shopping online, highlighting their purchasing power

Marketing and Millennials

Love them or hate them, Millennials are major news in marketing. Not only are they the largest generation since the Baby Boom, but they are also about to launch into their prime purchasing years. By next year, Millennia

A smiling woman on a laptop, showing how testimonials boost business growth

How to Wrangle Customer Testimonials

There are some common traps that small business owners fall into. Relegating testimonials to mere “nice to have” status is one of them. As a form of social proof, testimonials are empirically persuasive. Econsultancy da

A person reads a tablet, highlighting the importance of blog content beyond just recipes

What's the Best Way to Utilize a Blog?

A blog is a business asset — a distribution channel, a search magnet, a sales tool. Most companies treat it like an afterthought. That is why most company blogs do nothing.

Jailed executives: A ship's helm and a fake gold bar symbolize their treasure hoax

Faux Treasure-seekers jailed

A South Korean court has sentenced three business executives to prison after they were found guilty of falsely claiming to have found a long-lost treasure-laden shipwreck. Yes, you read that right. In July last year, th

A woman in a blazer and glasses smiles, discussing PR strategies with colleagues

A Guide to Breaking into the PR Industry

The days of traditional public relations are over, but career opportunities and the importance of creativity and social media savvy are more important than ever before. According to 0to5.com, “the PR industry is on the

Emily Weiss, founder of Glossier, discussing her beauty brand and the importance of branding

Why the Quality of Branding Matters

Branding is not decoration. It is the shortest path between a customer's attention and a customer's decision. Sharp branding earns premium pricing and shortens sales cycles.

Woman strategically placing chess pieces on a board, adapting to market trends

How to Capitalize on Trends Without Losing the Long Game

The latest pop star has released the latest would-be viral video, featuring her next viral dance move, on social media. The shares and imitations have already begun: people mimicking the catchy, simple dance in the car,

Luxury goods displayed as exclusive items to entice discerning high-end consumers

Selling Exclusivity: Marketing to Finicky Consumers

Everyone likes to feel as if they are a part of something. Whether this is a club they belong to, a circle of friends, or a special promotion they’re invited to, the feeling of exclusivity, of belonging to the “club” is