Stories have the power to connect with people in a way that few other vehicles can. Stories create understanding by helping us relate an idea to our existing experiences. And the best stories are memorable and easily shared. That’s what makes storytelling such a powerful vehicle for businesses. What is Your... Read More »
So many businesses believe this lie… “If only more people knew about our business, we would be in better shape.” Businesses want to believe they have an awareness problem. After all, awareness is an easy fix. You can buy awareness. But, what you can’t buy is loyalty. Loyalty comes from... Read More »
Social media has become the go-to marketing channel for many companies because of its ability to reach the masses for a relatively low cost. The accessibility, reach and effectiveness of social media make it a smart choice for many businesses. But, is social media for everyone? Can companies be successful... Read More »
Core values are critical to establishing a strong culture at your organization. Why are they so important? Core values communicate what you believe as a company and how you are working together toward a shared vision. This concept is powerful. By articulating what you stand for as a brand, you... Read More »
Thanks to social media’s success, there has been a land rush to get on board and take advantage of these new and exciting ways to reach your audience. However, in doing so, the social networks have become crowded, noisy places where everyone is yelling louder to get heard above the... Read More »
When people talk about core values, it can easily conjure up an image of a sad list of adjectives posted on the break room wall. Or, it might even make you think about those motivational posters from the 90s with words like “Leadership” emblazoned across the bottom with a picture... Read More »
I have long been interested in the power and importance of developing a strong company culture. Throughout my career, I always looked for ways to improve the culture at the places I worked. I firmly believed that a happy, engaged and motivated workforce would produce better work. There are plenty... Read More »
Four years ago today I became a full-time entrepreneur. It has been an amazing journey so far, but I have never been more excited about the direction of Blue Kite than I am right now. In the past few months, I have brought on two new team members – Reed... Read More »
Welcome back to The Marketing Huddle! We’re excited to be back with a new episode after taking a short break over the holidays. The extra time off also gave us some time to re-focus our efforts. This year, we’re taking a slightly different approach to The Marketing Huddle. We’re ditching... Read More »
Happy 2016! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that your New Year is off to a great start! One thing I do to start every year is to determine three words or phrases to guide my throughout the year. I call them my guiding principles. No, these... Read More »