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Giveaways, Not Throwaways: Reimagining Promotional Items
The market for promotional products—swag, knick-knacks, trinkets, and leave-behinds—amounted to an astounding $25 billion in 2022. This number serves as a testament to the immense market for branded tchotchkes to promote goods and services. They can be a powerful selling tool, after all. That is, of course, when done right. Otherwise, they become nothing more than throwaways and a waste of good money. The purpose of getting a promotional product in someone’s hands is to generate interest,
Why Branding Is Such A Critical—Yet Often Overlooked—Asset
Whether you're launching a disruptive startup or steering an established corporation, attention naturally gravitates towards tangible metrics: product innovation, sales charts and operational streamlining. These are, of course, the engines of commerce. Yet, working quietly beneath them all is a foundational force, an asset so fundamental that its neglect can subtly unravel even the most meticulously crafted strategies. I'm talking about a company's brand. It's a common mistake—seeing branding as secondary when, in truth, it’s often one
Without Brand Strategy, Marketing Flops—Here’s How To Flip The Script
GETTY Let’s not sugarcoat it. Most companies? They’re winging it. They’re throwing digital spaghetti at the wall— running ads, posting content and hoping something sticks. But if we’re being honest, something always feels a little off. The message is muddy. The brand vibe is all over the place. They’re spending money, sure, but the results? Inconsistent at best. Here’s the not-so-fun truth: Marketing without brand strategy is noise. And the world is full of it. We live
7 Simple Tips For Understanding Your Target Audience
Creating marketing personas can help you figure out your target audience— if those personas are rooted in the real world. Trying to guess whether your “ideal customer” prefers oat or almond milk? Not helpful (unless you’re in the business of selling oat or almond milk!) These seven practical tips can help you cut through the guesswork and get clear on your audience. Learn who they are, what they need, and how to reach more customers like them,
6 Strategies to Elevate Your Brand Online
When a local bakery was struggling to bring in foot traffic, it turned to social media marketing—both paid ads and free organic posts. More people engaged online, then visited the bakery and grew into loyal customers, boosting sales. A small retail clothing store knew they were missing out on online sales. After they beefed up their search engine optimization (SEO) strategy, they not only welcomed more online visitors but also gained a significant new revenue stream, increasing
How To Assess The ROI Of Your Digital Marketing Strategy
In today’s data-driven world, digital marketing is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s essential for business growth. But despite the wealth of data available, one of the biggest challenges I see among clients is proving the return on investment (ROI) from their digital efforts. Whether it’s a fast-growing startup or an established enterprise, I've seen many brands struggle to answer a simple question: Are our marketing dollars actually working? Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of businesses