Quick Bites - Doing the Most with the Time You Have

In honor of the loss sleep I experienced today due to daylight savings, I decided to start posting Quick Bites. These will be shorter posts highlighting tips and good habits to help us navigate through life more efficiently. Don't worry, I'll still share branding, communication, and marketing information. It is just that I'm mildly miffed about losing an hour of sleep. Actually, it did inspire Quick Bites and remind me that my to-do list is only getting longer, not shorter. Perhaps it isn't all that bad...

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Shift Happens

March is almost here and not only am I aging, I'm also getting married! 2013 has gotten off to a fantastic, but chaotic start. Throw a case of pneumonia on top of that and it is truly a perfect storm of fun. Alas, the latter is a story is for another day. :-) As I am knee deep in wedding planning with my fiance, we find we have been marketed to in every single way imaginable. Yes, as a marketer, I can appreciate this, but as a bride, I am also annoyed.

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The 3rd Marketing Trend for 2012 and Beyond Is...

My previous two posts shared marketing trends that will last beyond 2012. These "trends" are and will continue to shape the foundation of solid marketing strategies. The first trend emphasized the value of content and its role in connecting your message across channels. Last week I posted about the increased role mobile plays in marketing. Today, I share the third marketing trend for 2012 and beyond which ties content and mobile together.

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