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Just because a company is not-for-profit doesn’t mean they aren’t in the marketing business as well. Marketing is an essential function of any organization, whether they’re for-profit or not. But in an industry that relies heavily on striking an emotional cord in the masses, it’s even more important for nonprofits to develop a “business model.”…
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If you are familiar with ABC Creative Group, then you probably know about our 24hr. Brand Bash. It’s our little way of giving back to our community in a creative way. For years I wrote checks for fundraisers, golf tournaments, dinners, program ads, you name it. Just to be clear, I have no problem helping…
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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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