SongBird Spotlight

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Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly Marketing, Strategy Candace Huntly

Holiday shopping: Boosting sales with Limited-Time Offers

Attention spans are short. The competition is fierce. You need people to need you enough to want to buy from you. So, how do you create a sense of urgency and excitement that transforms browsing into buying? The answer can be simple; Limited-Time Offers (LTOs).

LTOs are an effective marketing tactic because they tap into fundamental human psychology. By introducing a scarcity or time constraint, you create a fear of missing out (FOMO – yes, I am a Millennial who still uses this unironically), compelling your audience to act now rather than putting it off until tomorrow.

Strategically implemented LTOs can work for businesses across every industry. Here’s our guide on why LTOs work and how to execute them flawlessly to boost your sales.

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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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Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly Strategy, Marketing Candace Huntly

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.

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Marketing, Strategy Felicia Guthrie Marketing, Strategy Felicia Guthrie

Brands and Social Issues: Should Companies Take a Stand?

Many businesses will likely start the year out saying they want to make a difference and if you’re a business owner, you may be wondering how you can do that in a way that aligns with your brand and your target audience.

One way to do that is to take a stand on important issues - and there are many ways you can do just that - but you may also be wondering IF you should even take a stand. Here’s what you need to know first.

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