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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
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.
Using data to refine your marketing strategy for the rest of the year
As we approach the month of August, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the end of the year and what you can do to set yourself up for success.
Revamping your content strategy for better results
A great content-strategy isn’t just about creating content; it's about creating valuable, relevant, and consistent content that attracts and retains a clearly defined audience. Ultimately it should drive your audience to take action in some way.
Here is how to revamp and breathe new life into your content strategy!
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.
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.
Emerging technologies transforming marketing
It’s almost impossible to avoid integrating technology into your marketing strategy. But it can be hard to know where to start. Not all technology is bad! Here are a few technologies to consider and what they might mean for your business.
Seasonal Campaign Planning: Spring Edition
We’re finally ready to leave winter behind and embrace spring - a season of change, growth, renewal, and of opportunities.
Let’s dig into some of the things you should focus on while planning your spring marketing campaigns.
Leveraging influencer marketing for authentic engagement
Influencer marketing is important for brands because it allows brands to reach a wider (and targeted) audience through a creator who has already established trust and credibility with their loyal followers. This can help brands increase awareness, lead to more sales, and more.
With all of that in mind, let’s talk about how you can leverage influencer marketing for authentic engagement.
5 ways to refresh your brand for the new year
You don’t need to overhaul your brand and business (unless it’s necessary), but the start of a new year is a natural time for businesses to take stock, set goals, and refocus efforts. A brand refresh will allow businesses to stay relevant and engaged with their target audiences. Small, strategic updates can make a big impact. Here are a few things to consider to refresh your brand for the new year.
Top tools to streamline your marketing strategy this year
Every new year people look for ways to level themselves up - vision boards, new habits, resolutions, and more. But what about leveling up your marketing by streamlining your marketing strategy?
Let’s take a look at the top tools to streamline your marketing strategy in 2025!
6 Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2025
New year, new you and all that… Reality is that most of us won’t make huge changes to what we’re doing, but we SHOULD be aware of how marketing will shift this year. Here are a few trends to keep an eye out for this year and how you can incorporate them into your marketing strategy.
Setting social media goals for 2025
A big part of ringing in the new year is thinking about your resolutions and goals for the year ahead, from personal ones to professional ones.
If you’re using social media for business, you should be thinking about your social media goals for the year, but what does setting goals for social media look like? Let’s get into it!
Setting yourself up for success in 2025
Marketing is constantly changing and it is important to stay on top of your strategy to make sure you are getting the most return on your investment. I know a few of us are eager to close out 2024 and we’re looking forward to a fresh start in 2025. Now is the perfect time to evaluate where you’re at with your marketing, move beyond reactive trends, and focus on what you want to accomplish in the new year – and how you’ll do it.
Here are 5 things to consider as your prepare your business for marketing success in 2025.