7 Specific Things to Examine in Your 2027 Marketing Budget Before You Approve It
If you’re responsible for a marketing budget, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve spent some quality time with a spreadsheet lately. Last week, I talked about why building a 2027 marketing budget requires looking at more than what you spent last year. If you haven’t read that one, you can find it here. But I’m […]
Is Your Marketing Strategy Building your Brand…or Just Buying Customers?
Buying leads can generate business today, but what are you building for tomorrow? A strong marketing strategy connects paid media, search, content, your website, analytics and AI to create lasting brand recognition, authority and customer relationships.
How, and WHY Smart Marketers Leverage Summer to Get Ahead
Last summer, I wrote about how successful marketers don’t take the summer off. The point wasn’t that people shouldn’t enjoy vacations, spend time with family, or take advantage of Wisconsin’s precious few months of great weather. The point was that while many organizations shift into cruise control during the summer, the smartest marketers see something else. Opportunity. […]
Gold Medal Marketing: What the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams Teach Us About Digital Strategy
Big wins rarely come from one highlight moment. They are built on structure, depth, and disciplined systems. Here’s what Olympic gold hockey teaches us about building digital marketing strategies that consistently win.
5 Priorities to Consider When Building Your 2026 Digital Marketing Budget
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to plan ahead. Discover the five priorities every business should focus on when building a 2026 digital marketing budget to drive growth, engagement, and ROI.
Case Study: The New Trivera.com, Practicing What We Preach
We rebuilt Trivera.com from the ground up—not just to look better, but to work smarter. From strategic UX and AI-powered chat to embedded podcasts, accessibility, and privacy compliance, this site shows what happens when an agency practices what it preaches.
Marketing Lessons from the Life and Death of AJ Bombers
AJ Bombers wasn’t just a case study in early digital success — it became a brand that defined an era. And now, its story offers a full-circle view of what happens when brand, audience, and execution align… and when they drift apart. Here are four enduring lessons every marketer should take from its journey.
What Successful Marketers Are Doing While Everyone Else Is Taking the Summer Off
Tasked with switching agencies? Learn how to make a smart, value-driven decision that protects your brand and your career. Avoid costly mistakes by focusing on ROI, strategy, and long-term success.
Tasked With Switching Agencies? How to Make the Right Call for Your Brand—and Your Career
Tasked with switching agencies? Learn how to make a smart, value-driven decision that protects your brand and your career. Avoid costly mistakes by focusing on ROI, strategy, and long-term success.
Building an Informed Marketing Budget: Part 3 – One-Time Costs and Budget Strategy
Discover industry-specific marketing budget benchmarks and digital spend insights to inform your 2025 strategy.
Building an Informed Marketing Budget: Part 2 – Recurring Costs
In Part 2, we break down what that budget actually supports—specifically, the recurring digital marketing activities that drive ongoing results.
Building an Informed Marketing Budget: Part 1 – Industry Benchmarks
Discover industry-specific marketing budget benchmarks and digital spend insights to inform your 2025 strategy.