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4.6.2023 by Pappas MacDonnell
Lean Surveillance

Lean Surveillance

A conversation with marketing technology pioneer Duane Schulz

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3.9.2023 by Pappas MacDonnell
Maximus logo

A platinum award for a company with a heart of gold

So proud that our anthem video for Maximus, “Government at the Speed of Human Need,” was awarded platinum at the 2023 AVA Digital Awards.

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2.16.2023 by Pappas MacDonnell
Well-known brands don't have awareness problems

Marketing Myth #4: Well-known brands don’t have awareness problems

Contrary to popular belief, name recognition is no guarantee you’ll make a buyer’s short list.

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2.7.2023 by Pappas MacDonnell
Rankings

Seriously, must we rank absolutely everything?

Major institutions are rebelling against college rankings. Could the days of rating schools (and other things) be numbered?

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1.10.2023 by Pappas MacDonnell
Marketing myth 3

Marketing Myth #3: Customer loyalty beats customer acquisition

While B2B marketers tend to focus on the “bird in the hand” – cultivating existing customers – pursuing the “two in the bush” may be a wiser long-term strategy.

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12.8.2022 by Pappas MacDonnell
Focus

Holiday help for the easily distracted

With the hectic holidays approaching, we’d like to propose some refinements to the season.

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9.8.2022 by Pappas MacDonnell

Marketing Myth #1: Demand generation is king

Focusing on demand gen and pipeline creation spurs business growth, right? Not so fast, say the data science experts at the Ehrenberg Bass Institute. In fact, relying too much on B2B demand gen – at the expense of brand marketing – can actually stunt growth.

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12.9.2021 by Pappas MacDonnell
Happy holidays 2021

Our gift guide to avoid an “out of stock” holiday

Don’t let delivery delays turn you into Scrooge this year.

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11.1.2021 by Pappas MacDonnell
Weather

Yes, the weather is bad. Is marketing making it worse?

Remember the quaint old days when it would rain cats and dogs occasionally, and Old Man Winter would give us a chill? No more.

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6.3.2021 by Pappas MacDonnell

10 ways to capitalize on Clubhouse

On first glance, the breakout social media platform Clubhouse might seem limiting for brands. But look closer and you may see (or rather, hear) some intriguing possibilities.

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