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Place branding opportunity zones

The foundation for a national revitalization boom was laid in 2017. That’s when the Investing In Opportunity Act was passed and developers began to laser focus on some of the country’s most economically distressed communities.…

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Do you care about corporate social responsibility? Prove it.

In a recent Nielsen study, 66% of respondents were willing to pay more for products and services from companies committed to positive social and environmental impact. As consumers, shareholders, and employees increasingly demand Corporate Social…

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Agency Forecast: 2019 branding & marketing trends

It was another year of rapid change in our industry. At times, it felt like we were taking one step forward, and two steps back: racing to adopt exciting new technology like machine learning and…

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Social media engagement made easy with Instagram Stories

To the casual (or even power) user, Instagram is fun. But for marketers building a brand, it is a powerful tool: versatile, easy to use and full of unique opportunities for increased social media engagement.…

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Does this content bring you joy? The KonMari Method to content strategy

In, “The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up,” organizational consultant Marie Kondo introduces her KonMari Method™, “a way of life and state of mind that encourages cherishing the things that spark joy in people’s lives.”…

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Trust your gut: “Dilly Dilly!”

Super Bowl commercial water cooler talk is the natural order of business, especially at marketing agencies, in FEBRUARY! But who knew it would follow me to March—the end of March mind you, during Spring Break.…

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How a smart buyer’s journey guides website personalization

In a previous blog, I mentioned website personalization as a key to engaging audiences and improving mobile experiences. What, precisely, is website personalization, and how can it help your business? Rather than following a broad…

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Grafik and Merritt Clubs recognized with 2018 REBRAND 100® Global Distinction Award

Grafik, a Washington, DC metro area-based branding and digital marketing agency, and Merritt Clubs, an affiliate of Merritt Companies, today announced its joint receipt of the prestigious REBRAND 100® Global Award for their collaborative efforts…

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