5 things I will leave in the past

5 things I will leave in the past

At the beginning of the year, I wrote about my 2019 goals and resolutions. Due to the surprising response that I have received on that blog post, I decided to write a follow-up, 5 things I will leave in the past.

As I continue to focus and grow, I have identified 5 things that I need to work on leaving in 2018. For me to be successful, these are things that have prevented me from taking the necessary steps to achieving my dreams. I have struggled with each one and hope to do less of each in 2019.

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My Personal 2019 New Year’s Resolutions!

My Personal 2019 New Year’s Resolutions!

So long 2018, don’t let the door hit you on the way out. It’s a New Year! There are 12 new chapters and 365 new chances. I am going to do my absolute best to write a great book.

2018 was a roller coaster year. Personally, a lot of great things happened. We went to our first Brewers On-Deck and my son got an autograph and a picture taken with his favorite Brewers baseball player, Orlando Arcia. He was in heaven, and it was such a great experience to enjoy as a family. We went to Disney World as a family. It was my wife’s and sons’ first trip there. I was last there when I was a kid. It was such a magical time. There were so many memories that were made during that one week trip. We witnessed our son grow academically in his first full day school year, which was incredible to see. We also got really involved in the school which made the experience that much better.

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Video Marketing

4 Reasons why your business should use video marketing

It’s no secret that video has become a staple in our everyday lives. Video marketing provides business both small and large with an attractive and shareable medium to connect with their audiences. YouTube is filled with content creators that promoting not only themselves but also brands. My son watches numerous videos on YouTube, from guys playing wiffleball leagues to kids building major league baseball stadiums made out of legos. Video is being consumed on all platforms, by all demographics.

Video is one of those must tools to have in your video marketing strategy. Plus, it nowadays it can be easy to create a short shareable piece of video content. Your marketing person can do it right on their cell phone. You strategy can also include Facebook live videos. Video is progressing rapidly and will continue to rise due to the ever changing digital landscape.

Here are 4 reasons why your business should utilize Video Marketing

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How to use Content Marketing for your Product Launch

How to use Content Marketing for your Product Launch

Getting ready to launch a new product but worried that the launch may flop? It is a fear that is normal and something that we all have when we are starting something new. As a marketer you have complete control over how you will promote your product launch. How successful your launch is can be determined by your use of content marketing and the strategies you use.

Content marketing is more important today than ever as many consumers find ads annoying during their internet experience or irrelevant to their search. Plus, many consumers even have ad blockers set-up on their desktops and mobile devices. Content marketing allows you to engage with your consumers and create content that is meets their needs and interests. You can even personalize your content to your audience while launching your product.

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Lip Sync

Police Department Lip Sync Challenge Sweeps the Nation

If you have been on Facebook recently you probably have seen videos of Police Departments across the nation doing a lip sync video. The Police Department Lip Sync Challenge is meant to make the police departments seem more human and connect with their community. What better way to accomplish that than through music right?

This lip sync challenge seemed to have started in Texas and is very similar to the ice bucket challenge that swept that nation a few years ago. These videos appear to be fun and have generated a ton of views for each department. Utilizing music in your marketing is a great way to connect with your current audience and could even bring in a new audience. More on music videos and marketing a little later.

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Content Marketing; personalize content

4 Easy Ways to Personalize Content Marketing Strategy

Even in today’s digital world, the consumer wants to feel like the brand is talking specifically to them. Human interaction through the screen has become more important than ever. Your content marketing creates a direct path to the consumer and can touch them at the right point in the buying cycle. I wouldn’t say that it’s the year of personalization, but people don’t mind being interrupted with a brand message as long as it is on point and interesting. Personalization in your content marketing will help you foster a deeper relationship between your brand and product and your consumers. By personalizing your marketing tactics, you are tailoring your messages to your audience you are able to identify your customers needs.

Here are 4 easy ways to personalize content marketing strategy

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