Whether I’m walking into a restaurant, or passing by an advertisement through a windowpane, I seem to run into QR codes just about anywhere these days. I feel like this is the case for everyone now that 45% of shoppers claim to use marketing-related QR codes. There’s no denying the popularity and convenience of the QR…
For a while now, you’ve been spearheading your organization’s content marketing efforts, and your team’s performance has convinced management to adopt the content marketing strategies you’ve suggested. Now, your boss wants you to write and present a content marketing plan, but you‘ve never done something like that before. You don’t even know where to start….
It’s almost impossible to remove a screw with your bare hands, but easy with a screwdriver. The handle might only add a little torque, but it’s more than enough. If someone is succeeding at something you find difficult, it might be because they realized they needed a screwdriver. Looking for the tool is the first…
Experimenting with your lead generation content is crucial to build a strong content strategy. Fresh types of content can expand your reach to attract more — and possibly better — leads. The best way to shake up your lead generation content strategy is to take a deeper look into the top types of content that…
What do cross-country road trips, wedding speeches, and social media marketing have in common?Planning. I definitely can’t help you with your road trip or wedding speech (sorry), but I can help you create a social media calendar to organize your next marketing campaign. As marketers, we recognize that social media is integral to an effective…
Welcome to The Creative, a series that gives content creators actionable advice from professionals in the creator economy. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, read The Creative to learn how to grow your platform, improve your content, and stay ahead in the ever-shifting creator landscape. As a content creator, I’ve found the…
Add up all the senses you use and the things you notice: that’s your umwelt. It’s pretty obvious that your dog has a different one than you do. They see fewer colors and smell far more intelligently. Sea slugs see a much wider range of colors, and bats can sense vibrations. Among humans, we each…
In 1959, three years after Columbia Records spent a fortune rolling out stereo recording, a senior A&R executive named Ward Botsman told the New York Times, “Let’s face it, the craze for stereo has not been as intense as expected,” writing off the format that would end up thriving for, as far as I can…
Most of us know what enough happiness feels like. But some people are stuck in an endless cycle of seeking more money. That’s a bad trade. Because after a certain threshold, it’s hard for more money to buy you more happiness. And the trap is that trying ends up costing you both.
…of course, if you’re lost on purpose, you’re not lost. Lost is only possible if you are fixed on getting somewhere specific.