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They serve different purposes. The fence near the train tracks is a boundary. You can go near it without risk. The electrified third rail, on the other hand, is a limit. If you touch it, you’re done. Boundaries can give us room to innovate and thrive. Budgets, schedules and specifications all exist to show us…

People often quote Steve Jobs and Bill Gates about leadership. Marketers often go to men in their industry for expert and customer quotes. It’s time to elevate the voices of women and other underrepresented communities in your content. Post Views: 98

A whopping 60% of marketers feel that the way they spend their budget — and the ROI it produces — is being scrutinized more now than in the past. So, it’s no surprise you landed here to discover how you can better optimize your social media budget this year. As a content pro (and former…

Videos tell a story. According to 92% of marketers, video is essential to their approach. So, the storyline should be effective, whether creating video scripts from scratch or using a template. Although creating, organizing, and editing compelling videos can be lengthy and scary, a good script can make or break the success of your video….

To effectively lead a marketing team, you must know your top goals. Whether your goal is to increase revenue or improve your customers’ understanding of your products, starting with a clear objective helps you create a sound marketing strategy for 2023 and beyond. But sometimes, you may struggle to identify the most important goals for…

An artifact is an object that holds or signifies an idea. A book on paper is an artifact: it’s the object plus the words. Now that you can get the words in many other ways, the value of the book is changed. A wedding ring is an artifact. If lost, it has sentimental value far…