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Simple ain’t easy: Why the shortest, smallest marketing jobs demand the most

Simple ain’t easy: Why the shortest, smallest marketing jobs demand the most

A clean, modern wordmark. A three-word tagline. A product name. Why is it that the cleanest, clearest elements often require the most heavy lifting? These projects may look deceptively…

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To connect with a global audience, set your American-ness aside

To connect with a global audience, set your American-ness aside

Years ago, driving in the Chicago Loop, I saw a billboard that really opened my eyes—not because I cared about the brand or offer, but because they made a big mistake in trying to appear local…

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Humanity over hype: Why trauma-informed marketing is good marketing

Humanity over hype: Why trauma-informed marketing is good marketing

We’ve all got that person in our lives who sends an email with Hi in the subject line, or leaves a voicemail with just “call me back,” and you worry about responding because you’re pretty sure you’re in trouble. That’s the feeling trauma-informed communication aims to prevent. This has been on the FATFREE radar lately,  … Read more

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Keeping clients—and internal teams—out of technical debt

Keeping clients—and internal teams—out of technical debt

Sometimes clients come to us in rough shape. Their platform needs to evolve, but technical challenges have become insurmountable. Progress is at a standstill and they’re not sure…

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Try these 8 features to make your website stickier

Try these 8 features to make your website stickier

What’s the first thing you do when you’re considering a new purchase? If you’re like 89% of consumers, you head to a search engine to do some research. To get your brand in front of…

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Four fun faves: Easy brand positioning exercises

Four fun faves: Easy brand positioning exercises

Recently, I asked a client to help me understand their desired brand personality by likening it to a personality. I apologized for using such a time-worn approach—agency folk have done this…

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Avoiding SPAM jail: Know thy email types

Avoiding SPAM jail: Know thy email types

With all the incredible stats about email marketing (it’s highly effective and relatively low-cost), it’s understandable that businesses are eager to adopt the tactic. But we’ve said it before…

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The scuba diving model for content marketing

The scuba diving model for content marketing

I’m a diver. I learned early on that scuba is a great fit for me—the less effort you expend, the longer your air lasts and the more you get to see. You get rewarded for taking it easy…

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Invite everyone in through the front door: A DIY web accessibility audit

Invite everyone in through the front door: A DIY web accessibility audit

Reading that people with mobility issues are entirely welcome at the Met Gala—if they’re willing to enter through the rear door—made my jaw drop. I’d long recognized the torture those stairs…

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The power of purpose-driven marketing: Connect with customers on a deeper level

The power of purpose-driven marketing: Connect with customers on a deeper level

Marketing has always been about connecting with someone’s heart. Whether you make them laugh, cry or feel a little smarter, an emotional reaction is gold. Now, as consumers seek more…

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