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Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly

Back to the Books: 5 marketing skills you should be learning right now

There are so many changes, new platforms, algorithm shifts, and consumer behaviour changes. To stay ahead of the curve and keep your marketing efforts fresh and effective you should always be adding to your knowledge. You don’t need to be an expert in everything, but it’s good to understand concepts and frameworks so you can build an impactful marketing strategy. So, dust off your learning hat, because it's time to hit the books (or, more likely, an online course platform)!

Here are 5 marketing skills you should be diving into right now

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Marketing Felicia Guthrie Marketing Felicia Guthrie

Pop Quiz: Are you making these 3 common marketing mistakes?

Marketing can feel challenging, from the changing of trends and customer habits, to evolving platforms, and more, it’s easy to fall into a habit and not adapt, or worse, not realize you’re making a mistake. This can be especially challenging if you don’t really have the marketing knowledge or tools to keep you on track.

In this blog, we’re going to break down 3 common marketing mistakes you might be making.

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Strategy, Marketing Felicia Guthrie Strategy, Marketing Felicia Guthrie

Key trends from summer: What to take forward

You may want to hold onto summer a little longer, but with fall slowly approaching, it’s important to start planning ahead so that you’re well prepared for one of, if not THE biggest shopping seasons of the year. Before you know it, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holidays will be here!

With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the trends this summer and what you can take forward into the last quarter of the year.

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Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly

Halfway there! A mid-year marketing check-up

Marketing isn't just about sales; it's about connection, community, and amplifying your unique voice. That's why the halfway mark of the year is the perfect time to review your marketing goals. It’s not too late to get it together and turn things around if you need to..

So, grab a bevvy, take a deep breath, and let's dive into some key questions for your mid-year marketing review.

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Marketing Felicia Guthrie Marketing Felicia Guthrie

Leveraging events and sponsorships for summer success

Many outdoor and community events get a lot of foot traffic and at times, cater to specific audiences, so it gives you the opportunity to not only reach your target audience, but to also connect with them in person and to reach new people. It’s also a great opportunity for your audience to test out your products and to learn more about your business.

Here are some tips for leveraging events and sponsorships for summer success. 

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Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly

Sizzle & Sell: 6 summer marketing ideas to boost sales & engagement

Sunshine, vacations, outdoor events, and relaxed schedules – it’s summer and we are sooooo ready for it! However, as we’ve mentioned in past, the warmer months can also mean distracted customers, changing routines, and different spending patterns. Throw in talks of a recession and it can feel a little overwhelming when it comes to business. It’s more important than ever to just lean into it. Lean into summer’s energy and adapt your marketing to meet your audience where they are. Remember, it’s always about your customer.

Here are 6 tips to help your marketing campaigns truly shine this summer.

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Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly

Exploring AI tools for marketing success

If you feel like AI is taking over the world, you're not alone. While it can feel intimidating, if you approach it strategically and realize you don’t have to use AI for EVERYHING, it can feel more manageable. AI can and should be used as one tool in your marketing tool box, and there are many different ways to integrate it into your overall marketing strategy.

Whether you're a solopreneur or running a full-fledged marketing department, here’s a breakdown of how AI tools can take your marketing to the next level.

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Strategy, Marketing Felicia Guthrie Strategy, Marketing Felicia Guthrie

How to Measure the Success of Your Campaigns

Marketing campaigns have many moving parts and one of the most important aspects is how you will measure the success of your campaign. Knowing how to measure the success of your campaign is important because it will help you determine if you’ve met your goals, as well as what worked and what didn’t.

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Marketing Felicia Guthrie Marketing Felicia Guthrie

The importance of video marketing in 2025

From Instagram Reels, to the upcoming Edits app, YouTube, TikTok, and everything in between, it’s not hard to see that video marketing is huge right now!

Let’s dig into some insights that illustrate the importance of video marketing in 2025 - and why you should be utilizing it!

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Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly

Collaborating with influencers to maximize ROI

Influencer marketing has changed significantly since it first started. Influencer marketing is one of the most powerful tools to reach and engage your online audience.

The best influencer marketing campaigns benefit everyone involved – creators/influencers, brands, and your target audience. Here’s how to collaborate with influencers effectively to maximize ROI.

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Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly

Trade show success: 8 marketing tips for exhibitors

Creating opportunities for your audience to interact with your brand IRL (in real life) is just as important as making sure your online presence is on point. While a dedicated brand pop up or experiential marketing tactic is amazing, it’s not always realistic. Trade shows are a great alternative and give your audience a chance to get to know you in person. Vendors get the chance to showcase products, generate leads, and build meaningful relationships with customers and other brands.

Sounds AMAZING right?! There is one challenge. You’re not the only business looking to connect with trade show attendees. Don’t worry. There are a few things you can do to make sure stand out. Here are some key marketing tips to maximize your trade show success.

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Marketing Felicia Guthrie Marketing Felicia Guthrie

Boosting engagement with interactive content

Social media gives brands the opportunity to engage with current and potential customers everyday, and that’s amazing, but what if you want to give your engagement a boost? Alternatively, what if you feel like your engagement has plateaued or plummeted? 

Interactive content can help you boost engagement!

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