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"Back to the 90s" with symbols like a computer, sneaker and toys

Tapping into the power of the positive, familiar notions of the past to influence consumer behavior is nothing new. Yet, in recent years, brands have turned up the dial on nostalgia in advertising — in particular, references to the 90s and early 00s. Studies have shown that a strong  desire to go back to a […]

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A person dressed as a ghost at a computer

The idea of conducting or collecting market research can feel daunting. Scary even. You might be worried about whether your audience will respond to your questions, if they will be annoyed by the outreach or frustrated with a lengthy survey. You may be worried about your ability to collect the right data, to organize and make sense of it all.

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Players sit on a bench. View from the back of their numbers

For small businesses and start-ups, it’s often not feasible to staff up every operational area during the growth stage. It’s also vital to continued growth to have a team that can support and execute your marketing strategy. That’s where the “vendor bench” comes in. 

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Hi! I'm Colleen.

I’m a strategic marketing professional with over a decade of experience and a passion for mission-based brands.

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I’m also a trained writer who loves teaching people and organizations how to improve their communication to achieve their goals. Part marketing leader, part communications instructor, 100% focused on YOUR growth.