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Welcome to 1 Bold Update; our place to ponder marketing mysteries and (boldly) discuss topics like strategic alignment, technologies, systems, and more. 

Why Topic Clusters Should Be the Center of Your Content Marketing Plan

If your organization has prioritized content creation in your marketing plan, great job! Relevant, high-quality content is key to winning over your audience and search engines alike. But ...
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Unleashing the Power of Authenticity in Digital Marketing

In a world where everyone seems to have their secret recipe for achieving marketing success, it's easy to get lost in a sea of flashy formulas and trendy strategies. But today, I want to ...
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Trademarking: What is it? What are the benefits? What can I trademark?

Establishing a unique identity for your brand is crucial for success. One powerful tool that can help you achieve this is a trademark. But what exactly is a trademark and what are the ...
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Do Cold Emails and Cold Calls Still Work?

As a marketer, you're constantly looking for ways to generate leads and grow your business. And while there are a variety of tactics you can use to accomplish this goal, cold calling and ...
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What does “done” look like to an effective marketing team?

Is the marketing ever really “done?”
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6 Tips to Help You Humanize Your B2B Marketing

“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it,” is a quote by Simon Sinek that is the basis of our content strategy work. It might sound crazy, but people really don’t buy products ...
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Why is everyone afraid to fail? All the successful companies do it.

Failing is tough and typically doesn’t feel the greatest. However, it's also one of the best ways to learn. While attending HubSpot's INBOUND conference last year, I heard an interesting ...
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How to Write Amazing Subject Lines That Will Get Your Emails Opened

Can anyone else relate to the love-hate relationship I have with email subject lines? How can I get someone to open my email with fewer than 45 characters? If the subject line is too long, ...
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A Simple Strategy for Gathering Reviews for Your Business

How many times have you looked at a company’s reviews before giving them your business? If you’re anything like me, it’d be a lot. You want to make sure that what you’re buying is worthy of ...
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How 1 Bold Step Executes Our Marketing Plans

In our previous blog, we talked about how we build our Strategic Marketing Plan or “houses” that help us attach our proposed marketing efforts with the overall goals of the business in a ...
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The Benefits of Using ChatGPT in your Marketing Content

In today's digital age, businesses of all sizes rely on content marketing to promote their products and services, build brand awareness, and engage with their target audience. However, ...
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Why Workplace Happiness Matters (And 3 Ways to Cultivate it in Your Business)

I recently attended the Grand Rapids Econ Club luncheon that featured Jon Clifton, the CEO of Gallup and the grandson of the creator of the StrengthsFinder (personality test), Don Clifton. ...
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