Top 5 Ways to Improve Relationship Marketing

In today’s marketplace, businesses can’t solely rely on a product or a price to fully win over a customer. Have you ever wondered what makes a customer keep coming back to the same business time and time again? Answer: relationship marketing. Building strong connections and lasting relationships with your customer is a key factor to long-lasting relationships and growth. While …

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The Art of Brand Positioning Alignment: Crafting a Lasting Impression

Last updated: December 11, 2024 As we approach 2025, it is clear that the business landscape continues to rapidly evolve and change. In a world where consumer choices are abundant and attention spans are fleeting, well-defined and effectively aligned brand positioning is more crucial than ever. At 898 Marketing, brand positioning alignment is the process of ensuring that every facet …

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How to Create a Memorable Brand Identity

There are several types of identities: professional identity, personal identity, religious identity— but what about brand identity? While an identity is something that makes us who we are, the same goes for brands.  A brand needs a strong identity in order to thrive. The identity is what helps customers recognize and resonate with your brand whether that be from a …

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Customer Testimonials: Letting Your Customers Tell Your Story

In our office, we constantly stress the power of storytelling. To paraphrase our company president, Jeff Ryznar, it’s why people watch movies, read books, and is one of the most powerful marketing tools you can use. Simply put, customers enjoy hearing stories about your company, rather than the price of your product or service and what it can do for …

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The Anatomy of a Brand

A strong brand is more than just a flashy logo or tagline – it’s a network of balanced elements that define your company. The anatomy of a brand consists of several key components, each playing a crucial role in shaping how your audience perceives and interacts with your business. Let’s break down these elements to understand what truly makes a …

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The Importance of Personalized Marketing Campaigns

In the world of digital marketing, data collection is key. Digital marketers gain valuable information about their audience with every engagement. With this data, we can produce personalized marketing campaigns that outperform generalized efforts.  Personalized marketing has been on the rise in recent years and will continue to grow with large companies such as Coca-Cola, Netflix, and Hulu heavily investing …

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