When Tim first mentioned I needed to come up with fun facts about myself, my first reaction was, “ugh.” When he then started suggesting facts that he thought were fun, my next reaction was, “Well, we can’t use those.”
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I love good marketing. That’s why I went to college and got a degree in Strategic Communication, and that’s why I’m on the board of our local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. And it’s the reason I work in marketing now. With all that passion for great marketing, nothing makes my jaw drop in shock like really horrible marketing mistakes. The good news? It’s never too late to fix your mistakes! Without any further ado, here are eight marketing mistakes that make my blood boil.
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The web is amazing. And scary. And crazy. But I can’t imagine life without it. In fact, without giving away my exact age, the web is (barely) older than I am. So I’ve literally never lived in a world without the web. And I wouldn’t want to!
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When it comes to marketing your nonprofit organization, you have tons of options. Keep in mind that some tactics may work for other organizations but not work as well for your nonprofit. Fortunately, I’ve created a list of must-dos and tactics that we typically use and have been proven to be successful!
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Choosing one Instagram page that stands out to me is difficult because there are so many great options, but overall, Fabletics’ Instagram page has it all—especially when it comes to marketing tactics. Fabletics designs activewear for women (they also have Fabletics for men) and was co-founded by actress Kate Hudson. So, why have I chosen Fabletics? Let’s break it down!
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When you think of website design, what comes to mind? Coding? Complexity? That may have been true back in 2003 when our agency first opened its doors, but it’s not the case any longer. We at T&S are big fans of WordPress in general, and for many reasons. It’s a very versatile platform, and one of the tools we use through WordPress is a page builder plugin to create clients’ websites. Our team can still dip into the code when needed, it’s just not needed nearly as much now as it used to be. Beaver Builder is our page builder of choice, so let’s look at what it offers and why we like it.
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Business cards are a massive part of businesses’ brand identity, but it’s amazing how many bad ones I run across. Of course, I’m probably a little biased since we design business cards, but many people have handed me their card, and then I immediately have to make my best effort to hide my horror at just how bad they are.
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It’s that time again: more LinkedIn background images! Whether you have a company, business-professional, or creative LinkedIn page, one of these may be the perfect one for you. Background images are usually what catches a visitor’s attention from the moment your page loads.
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Marketing without a plan is a huge mistake! A marketing plan is essential to help your business or nonprofit stay focused and achieve your goals. Without a set plan, it can be a huge challenge to track your progress. Need a template? You just need to fill in each of these sections…
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If you’re trying to grow your brand and bring more traffic to your website, you should be aware of a few common mistakes that people make when designing a website.
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