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Explore the latest marketing strategies, networking opportunities, industry trends, and digital insights from the Makin' It Marketing team.


Why Nostalgia Marketing Is Everything and Everywhere Right Now
As Ferris Bueller famously said in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." In this case, "life" isn't all that different from marketing. Trends emerge, evolve, and gain traction seemingly overnight. If you're not paying attention, it's easy to miss the themes shaping how people engage with content today. This year, there's one theme we've noticed appearing again and again across social media, an


Why Micro-Storytelling Is Winning on Social Media Right Now
There’s been a noticeable shift happening across social media lately, and for once, it’s a trend that just about any business can apply… We’re talking about MICRO-STORYTELLING. Gone are the days when every post needed to be perfectly polished or packed with information. Today, people are paying more attention to content that feels real, relatable, and human. So, what is micro-storytelling? Think: "A customer told us something we'll never forget..." "This project taught us an


Why Community Is Becoming the Most Valuable Marketing Asset
There was a time when businesses focused heavily on achieving the “perfect” presence online. But this year, something changed. People started connecting with something entirely different: familiarity. Consumers are becoming more drawn to brands that feel human, approachable, and present within their communities. Businesses that show up consistently, engage in conversations, support local events, respond to reviews, and build real relationships are earning trust in ways poli


What's Holding Your LinkedIn Back From Being a Marketing Asset?
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools for building your professional reputation, and creating opportunities long before you need them. Business owners, executives, and professionals looking to grow their careers are turning their LinkedIn profiles into one of their most valuable marketing assets. For many people, LinkedIn is simply a place to keep their resume up to date, with the occasional company update, career milestone, or professional post shared a few times throug


What The World Cup Can Teach You About Digital Marketing Strategy
If you haven't started paying attention to the FIFA World Cup yet, now's the time to join the action! Soccer fan or not, the tournament is one of the biggest global events of the year, capturing the attention of millions of people who are watching matches, checking scores, scrolling social media, and joining conversations online. Naturally, major brands are taking advantage of the attention. But here's the interesting part: it's not always the big companies spending the most


What the Wild West Can Teach Us About Marketing Today
After spending some time in Wyoming, Kevin started thinking about what marketing must have looked like during the days of the Wild West. Wyoming’s frontier era took place primarily during the second half of the 1800s. The territory was established in 1868, and Wyoming officially became a state in 1890. Towns were developing quickly around railroads, mining, ranching, and trade. As new businesses opened, owners had to find ways to stand out, attract travelers, and earn the tru
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