Masks, right?!? As marketers, it’s tricky to take a stand. No matter which side of the fence we sit on, we’re alienating someone. But, maybe we don’t have to? And maybe this doesn’t even have to be about “issues” at … Read more
This is something I’ve thought for many years: If you were a retailer, why wouldn’t you have something completely unusual to lure people in? Restaurants have it easy (never thought you’d hear that, right?). Just create a menu item so outrageous that … Read more
You know what sucks? Chartering a $600, six-hour fishing boat and coming home empty handed. You know what sucks even more? Knowing that we probably could have done better. How? With research. In August, it’s simply too hot for the … Read more
Seems like there’s something in the water lately. It’s bad. And it’s affecting the very people who write your press releases. Maybe that’s you. Or someone you work with. Or worse, someone you pay! Over the past few months, the quality … Read more
As the owner of Bikerumor, I’m a publisher that relies on paid content and advertising. So, telling you how to do this for free is probably the worst idea I’ve had. But here’s how you can: Get exposure on major … Read more
In fall 2019, we toured Slovenia’s backroads and mountain passes on gravel bikes. As far as bucket list trips go, this one’s up there. Even if you’re not a cyclist, check out the photos, food and other adventures in our story and … Read more
A high school teacher friend just told me something that made me upset, at first. By the end of the Spring 2020 semester, he was having to teach remotely, and our school district made it known that students will not … Read more
Writing a piece of marketing content? Or a headline? Social post? Image caption? Want to make it better? Quick, open a browser tab and go to Google. Type in a question about your product, service or category. Scroll down just … Read more
This year’s Social Media Marketing World had so many incredible speakers that I’m still catching up on the recorded sessions and having my mind blown! In this video, I’ve compiled 17 amazing (and amazingly quick!) 20-second tips from some of … Read more
Does your content marketing tell a story about your products? Or your brand? If not, could it? Content Marketing is more than just popping up a blog post. It’s an opportunity to explain what you do, why you do it, … Read more