Author: Sara Barton
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Think Beyond The Basics In Writing
Strategists are the backbone of any great campaign. They uncover insights, define objectives, and build the foundation for compelling messaging. But too often, strategic writing leans heavily on logic and analysis, missing the magic that makes ideas stick. So, how can strategists break free from foundational thinking and write more creatively? Here are some must-read…
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This Little Piggy Went to Cannes
While I was fairly sure that this work didn’t stand a chance of winning, there was always the faintest possibility that it could. Our team poured our heart and soul into this campaign over the course of several months, creative shifts, and client whims. Of course, it was going to win something.
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Why Creative Rest is Your Most Valuable Resource
From the moment we wake up each day, we’re faced with a continuous stream of choices, most of which are minute, while others are major.. When there are too many options, we tend to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed. The brain overloads and eventually shuts down. So, where does this leave creative professionals?
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My Buyer Persona is Cooler Than Your Buyer Persona
In general, I like personas because they help marketers make decisions based on a deeper understanding of their buyers. Plus, as a writer, I find them extremely helpful because they help me pinpoint the buyer’s specific needs, motivations, etc., giving me a specific person to write to. As whole, personas are great. Until they aren’t.
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The Day the Facebook Died
Now that we’ve gotten past the great Facebook-Instagram-What’s App outage of 2021, what have we learned from it? And what are we going to do about it?
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3 Ways You Can Collaborate Like a Champ
As I like to tell my 10th grader when she whines about a group project for school, life is a group project. Every genius is part of a great team and they build on the discoveries of others. Real collaboration is transformative – get it right and you could find yourself doing the best work…
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The Art of Collaboration
Collaboration and communication are buzzwords in many job descriptions. However, I’m pretty sure that if you tell a group to collaborate on a project, the natural instinct is for each person to stay in their own lane, whether it’s copy, design, UX, etc.
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Create a Content Calendar in Seven Easy Steps
Last week, we talked about why you need a content calendar. Now, we’re going to dive in and actually do it. Ready?
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Content Calendars Aren’t Just for Nerds Anymore
While you know you need to create content on a regular basis, actually conjuring up material is another story altogether, which is why you need a content calendar.
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Creating a Great Landing Page
Landing pages are a crucial element in your content marketing game because they convert casual users into customers.
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