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    The Unplug Project
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    I’ve spent most of my professional career entangled in the endless loop of emails, social media notifications, and digital clutter. Like many others, my life…

    Marketing Conversion Rate Optimization Tips for 2024
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    Driving traffic to your website is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in transforming these visitors into engaged customers. This is where Conversion Rate Optimization…

    Treat Your Customers Like Friends
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    Embracing the ethos of treating customers as friends isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s a strategic choice that can lead to long-term positive outcomes. –…

    On Team Building
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    I wasn’t always a good manager. In the early stages of my career, my style often lacked the finesse and insight I now possess. Having…

    Structuring Effective Marketing Campaigns
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    The success of a marketing, advertising, or brand campaign hinges on much more than just a creative spark. It’s about constructing a strategy that is…

    The Strategic Advantage of an In-House Production Studio
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    In a marketing world that demands real-time responses to customer demands and sometimes urgent crisis responses, having an in-house production studio is a luxury and…

    For The Love of Industrial Photography
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    In industrial and commercial environments, photography and filmmaking offer a unique and exhilarating experience, teeming with challenges and opportunities distinct from traditional settings. At least…

    Lessons from My Years at the Helm of Bishop+Rook
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    Eight years ago, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey with Bishop+Rook, a company born from a vision to combine my love of travel, photography, and…

    Why Most Marketing and Agency Time Is Bullsh*t
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    In marketing and advertising agencies, the perception of productivity often clashes with the stark reality of time allocation. The industry thrives on the promise of…

    Embracing Real Work Over Rhetoric
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    The Joy of Being a Hands-On Creative and Marketing Executive: Embracing Real Work Over Rhetoric In marketing and creative strategy, there exists a dichotomy between…