Category Archives: Marketing Strategy

Blog posts from The Marketing Associates to help you implement a Marketing Strategy that works for your business.

The Power of Storytelling in Marketing – Why Your Brand Needs a Strong Narrative

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What’s Your GA4 Number, And Why Does It Matter To Your Marketing Strategy?

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Email marketing isn’t dead: why newsletters still deliver in 2025

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The ROI of Consistency – Why Your Brand Needs to Match Across Platforms

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|20px|auto||” custom_padding=”36px||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.6em” custom_padding=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Imagine meeting someone who speaks differently every time you see them. One day they’re formal, the next they’re cracking jokes, and by the third meeting, they’ve completely changed their accent. You’d probably feel confused, […]

10 ways AI is changing marketing in 2025

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Why Fractional Marketing Directors are the future in professional services businesses.

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10 B2B Marketing Strategies that work

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Why you need to understand your brand culture. (Yes, SME owner, we’re talking to you!)

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How to set achievable marketing goals

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5 key marketing trends for 2025

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