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Most brands still market to the masses. The ones growing fastest are designing for the distinct communities within them. Brands spend enormous resources trying to drive growth. But many are overlooking—or deprioritizing—the strategy fueling the brands pulling ahead. Most brands default to what I call a melting pot approach. They market to the masses, largely

Social media has handed some businesses a weapon their competitors are still sleeping on. Are you ready to use it? EXPERT GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS   Here’s the truth no one tells business owners, especially small business owners. The playing field has never been more level. You don’t need a film crew, a studio, or

If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen wondering whether to post on Instagram, launch Google Ads, start a blog, or build an email list — you’re not alone. Digital marketing can feel like a maze with no exit. The businesses winning online today didn’t master every platform at once. They picked a lane, committed

OUR FIVE SENSES ARE KEY TO MEMORY AND BRAND STRATEGY On a recent call with a major sports organization to discuss experiential communications, a marketing leader pushed back with a familiar argument, “Why wouldn’t I just take a few million dollars and do an ad buy instead? I can reach the same number of people.”

As the senior population continues to grow, assisted senior living facilities face increasing competition to attract residents and more importantly their families. To hit your business objectives, utilize proven marketing strategies for an assisted living facility that not only highlight your services but also build trust and a supportive emotional connection. The most effective approach

The value of a simplicity strategy is that it can also be a growth strategy. Brand leaders are increasingly tasked to chart courses through the unknown — artificial intelligence, quantum computing, new frontiers in space, the evolution of money and more. These frontiers promise growth, but are filled with complexity, volatility and confusion. And while

If you ask ten business owners what their brand is, you’ll hear an array of answers. Some will point at their logo. Others will talk about their tagline, their color palette, or maybe their social media following. Branded elements certainly play a role in your brand, but brand and branding are not the same thing.

Every product manager knows the sting of launching a feature that falls flat. Hours of engineering, design, and testing can vanish into obscurity if the problem wasn’t worth solving. The antidote is problem obsession, a discipline that shifts focus from what we can build to what customers urgently need. Know Your Customer Before you start