“Any entrepreneur that starts a business has to have – me included – a touch of narcissism, if not a good dose of it.” In the world of business, achieving growth requires more than just expanding locations or launching new ventures. It’s a journey that involves facing challenges, learning lessons, and personal evolution. Roger Martin […]
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Episode 49: Kurt Uhlir: Failure, Leadership, and Growth
“I take 30 seconds every day to contemplate, ‘what am I potentially wrong about today?’” Kurt Uhlir is a sought-after marketing leader who’s been called the “king of scaling”. He has built and run growth for early-stage companies as well as those over $500M in annual revenue and assembled teams across six continents. Kurt shares […]
Go With The Pro: Why Marketing Agencies Are A Good Investment
In our day and age, technology can feel like it’s moving a mile a minute, and rightfully so. It is! With daily updates and advancements, it can be hard for small business owners to keep up with marketing trends, technologies, and best practices. If you’re trying to navigate this ever-changing landscape, you might be deciding […]
Marketing Strategies in the Era of Taylor Swift
Are you impressed by the way Taylor Swift rolled out her latest album? Even if you think a Swiftie is a new floor mop, it was hard to miss the build-up (*cough* marketing) to the release of The Tortured Poets Department. From Target to social media to surprise albums, this latest release solidified Taylor Swift […]
How Nonprofit Marketing Helps Fundraising
Nonprofits and the associated tax designation of such organizations are compelled to work towards a public good. Historically, this has often meant that nonprofits operate with lean margins, spending little on activities that are not directly correlated with delivering their mission. As they are held to standards on the percentage of expenses going to administrative […]
Which Social Media Platforms Should I Use for My Business?
Social media is ever-changing. Almost every day, we’re introduced to new features, emerging trends, and even new social media platforms. It can be an exciting challenge for marketers to tackle and learn, but it can be quite overwhelming for small businesses to keep up with. For example, take a look at Instagram. Once just a […]
Google Ads: Search or Display?
Google Ads is one of the most effective ways to reach prospective customers and grow your business. Think about it. What is your source for finding businesses, suppliers, and answers to your everyday questions? Google, right? “Just Google it” has become a common phrase in most homes…and workplaces. Even at Arlington Strategy, we turn to […]
10 Top Marketing Trends for 2022
Now that we’ve popped the champagne and sent our kids back to school from winter break, there is no better time to start diving into the top marketing trends for 2022! Check out our list of top 10 trends below: 1. Video Content It should come as no surprise that short-form video content is here […]
Does Apple’s iOS 15 Impact Email Marketing?
Like many other marketers, Apple’s recent announcement immediately got us thinking about how the changes to iOS 15 impact email marketing for our clients and our next steps. According to Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, “This year’s updates include innovative features that give users deeper insights and more granular control than […]
How to Choose a Digital Marketing Agency in Arlington, VA
Thinking of hiring a digital marketing agency in Arlington, VA? Or just want to know what an agency can do for your business? Let’s talk. Digital marketing is more than just posting on social media. From content and search engine optimization (SEO) to email and display advertising, effective digital marketing is complex, time-consuming, and expensive, […]