I love Zamboni machines. They’re ungainly, they’re slow but they’re also majestic. Like an elephant for ice hockey. After each period, when the ice is chopped up by play, the Zamboni rolls out and leaves behind a sheet of perfect ice. Cold, smooth and untouched. It’s useful to acknowledge that the same service is offered…

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I recently purchased an adorable cable-knit sweater on TikTok Shop merely because I saw an influencer post about it. The pull influencers of all followings have on social media users today is strong. After all, 63% of consumers will likely buy products promoted by an influencer they trust. In my role at Nickelodeon, I work…

As a startup founder or marketing leader, you’ve likely heard the mantra “distribution is everything.” But what does that really mean, and how do you put it into practice? Building a great product is hard, but it’s only half the battle. The real challenge is getting that product in front of the right customers —…

I have been freelancing for nearly 6 years now (gosh, time flies). Initially I didn’t formalize my agreements with clients — no signed documents or contracts. But as I gained more experience, I realized that if I wanted to grow my business I had to set ground rules and put them in writing. Once I…

There are lights, camera and action, but mostly there’s the unreality of making it fit. Happily ever after, a climax at just the right moment, perfect heroes, tension, resolution and a swelling soundtrack. Every element is amplified and things happen right on schedule. Consume enough media and we may come to believe that our life…

Coming up with effective lead generation ideas is tough — and I’m the world’s worst at putting off this aspect of my marketing strategy. Sending cold emails and scraping together lists for lead generation can be difficult because — let‘s face it — often, people don’t want to take the time out of their schedules…

I have a confession: I’m a chronic review reader. I start every purchase with a Google search. I rely on content — both from reviewers and from companies themselves — to make my final decision. So, here’s what I know firsthand: Shoppers are looking for different types of content at different stages of the buyer’s…

We’re surrounded by ads all day, every day, but how often does one end up living rent-free in your head? And more importantly, how can you make an ad so good that it takes up prime real estate in your target audience’s head? While most of us have a pretty good idea of what advertising…

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