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ABC has been a member of the Second Wind Network since 2000. Over the years I have attended several of their conferences. One of my favorites is the annual Small Agency Idea Lab (SAIL) Conference. This is an opportunity for small- to medium-size agencies from all over the country to come together and share their…
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Over these past 20 years as a writing student and professional, I’ve found no book more essential nor influential than The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E.B. White. These priceless pro tips make up the perfect formula for modern communication ruled by brevity. Your headlines, subject lines, tweets, posts, web and ad copy…
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It was about two years ago when a young man sent me an intriguing message via LinkedIn. He was not a Saudi Prince with a million dollars for me and he was not trying to sell me insurance, which I typically find in my inbox. No, he had a very interesting software product that could…
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A recent update to the Facebook algorithm has brands shaking in their boots. Why? Effective immediately, users will see less unpaid content from companies and more posts from friends and family. So, if you’re already seeing a decrease in reach on your brand’s organic content, you can blame the algorithm update. The Facebook algorithm delivers…
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Marketers have been inundated with the term “virtual reality” or VR lately. They’ve also been trying to figure out the best ways to use it. But, just what is “it”? Well, the term virtual reality, or VR, is used widely throughout the marketing industry and typically it is used incorrectly. It’s often used as a…
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