The Artisan Book Club: November 2019

The Artisan Book Club: November 2019

In November, I chose to read books that focused on leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship. With potential changes (for me) on the horizon, I really wanted to spend time considering the aforementioned topics to build on my professional foundation. I like to think we can choose to spend our time learning what we already know, or we can consider new perspectives and foster personal growth. Having more ‘tools’ in our ‘tool box’ is can’t be a bad thing; just ask my partner. He has so many tools, but (apparently) each serves a purpose.

The Strategy Series: What BERT means for Marketers

The Strategy Series: What BERT means for Marketers

Google sees billions of searches every day. Of those searches, 15% are queries Google has NOT seen before. Meaning, Google returns search results that don’t answer the consumers curiosity. BERT will now change this for the better. From videos and images to audio, we as marketers need to create better content experiences that are based on consumer needs.

What You Missed In Nike’s Campaign

What You Missed In Nike’s Campaign

“Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Whatever your opinion is of Colin Kaepernick and his stance, that doesn’t matter to me nor should it matter to a true marketer!  What Nike has done is so strategic it is amazing! This ad is perfect for this day and age and shows how the brand used “commodity activism.” But, has society missed the point?

Search Engine Marketing Done Right - Five Tips

Search Engine Marketing Done Right - Five Tips

SEM is an impactful tool, when you are smart about it. Starting with a few campaigns can be crucial to your success when first starting out. Venturing into the world of search engine marketing can be intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, you might be amazed by how much you can accomplish even on a small budget.

Scent Marketing: The Next-Gen Weapon of Influence

Scent Marketing: The Next-Gen Weapon of Influence

Scent marketing may be the most powerful next-gene weapon of influence and brand affinity. Research suggests people spend 44% longer in an establishment if it smells nice. Scents in retail outlets are nothing new but marketers don’t think about this sense and it is time we start!

What Marketers Need to Know About AI

What Marketers Need to Know About AI

Technology is developing at a rapid rate which is extremely exciting for marketers. The introduction of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) like Siri and Alexa has created new outlets to build brand awareness! Enter the era of Voice-Optimized Content. There is a lot of research and predictions stating voice search will account for 50% of search queries by 2020.

5 Things To Get Your Reputation Management Started

5 Things To Get Your Reputation Management Started

There is nothing worse than seeing a string of negative reviews about your business online by disappointed customers. Our roles as marketers continue to change and evolve enter online reputation managers. Think of this role as ‘digital disasters fixer-uppers’ with a side of social media expertise.

6 Steps to Starting a Content Marketing Plan

6 Steps to Starting a Content Marketing Plan

If you’re looking to get a leg up on your competition you have to invest your time into a content marketing strategy! Your content strategy is just one piece of your overall marketing plan and is pretty much any tangible media you create and own whether it is written, visual and downloadable.

Made in Colorado: Smartwool

Made in Colorado: Smartwool

We have reached the half way point of the Made in Colorado series. This week I’ll be discussing digital marketing from Smartwool. Smartwool is an innovative company at its core, pioneering the first ski sock that cost over $20. I have a lot of Smartwool socks that have stood the test of time, but I can’t say the same about Smartwool’s digital marketing. This week I will solely focus on their website, brand and social media channels.