“Can we get a list of who opened it?”
I hate to break it to you, but: An open or click isn’t intent. It’s not qualification. It’s just a list of people we already had. Here’s what insights to actually to ask for instead.
In support of marketing that leads nowhere
Why the most useful marketing work doesn’t always leave a data trail — and why that’s exactly the point. The case for useful, untidy, untrackable marketing
The performative copy ick
Anyone who’s ever worked with me knows I can get hung up on one sentence. Not because the sentence is wrong — but because it feels like it’s trying to sound right.
Reframing is not innovation
Sometimes, it can be super tempting to rename a product or service category to make what you offer seem more innovative — especially when you’re dying to differentiate or the market starts to feel commoditised. Here’s why you should think again.
We have a gatekeeping problem
I spend a good amount of time and focus building content and tools, and explaining the theory behind what we do. Often, we just give it all away. For free. I know this can raise some eyebrows.
Another new strategy? You’re kidding, right?
I see a lot of marketing strategies get done over. Here’s why they’re so easily rattled — and how to stop wasting time and money.