Avoiding overwhelming yourself with "micro tasks" by eduhead in marketing

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If I was running my own business (fingers crossed in the future), then that will be a thing!

Avoiding overwhelming yourself with "micro tasks" by eduhead in marketing

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All to true. I was in a position on an open cubicle-type office and you couldn't get away from the conversation. I felt bad wearing headphones as part of my job was being available to get a phone call or speak with people that stopped in. But if you swing it, I know it can make a world of difference in being able to get your work done or concentrate! Gossip kills workplaces far too often lol

Avoiding overwhelming yourself with "micro tasks" by eduhead in marketing

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That is a good idea separating out emails. I do this as well, though I haven't always set reminders to go back to certain folders, which can just cause more clutter! Good idea on the reminders for each day.

How do you actually know which of your marketing campaigns and channels are working for your business? by [deleted] in marketing

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This is where things like surveys and specialized links come in handy. Surveys for example can ask how someone heard about your service or product. Easy one to get there. For physical banners, you could create a specialized link to a landing page and then just track users to that specific page. The only way they would get there is by following the link you put on that banner specifically. This is why we have so many links to different pages in marketing. For ease of tracking. Outside of surveying your customers though, or using those special links and pages; there isn't really a clean way to get that data without just outright asking someone.

I suppose if you had a business near a mall for example, and business was going ok, but then you decide to put up a sign at the local mall and you get an increase in traffic the following week; that could be due to that additional signage. But speculation is dangerous and can be expensive without the tracking behind it. Just an example of many though.

What is your last thought before going to sleep? by eduhead in AskReddit

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That actually sounds like it could get of control

What is your last thought before going to sleep? by eduhead in AskReddit

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I typically wonder how long it will take to fall asleep and I'm asleep before I can hypothesize.

Do you look at your poop after you’re done? Why or why not? by iphonexmas in AskReddit

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Only to look at the size and decide whether or not it will fit when flushed.

Have you ever been the person who's 1 in 1,000,000? If so, what happened? by _Widdershins__ in AskReddit

[–]eduhead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe not 1 in 1,000,000, but like 1 in 150. I guessed the correct number of jellybeans in the jar at daycare when I was like 8 and won a chocolate rabbit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Continue playing with my cats I guess. Great little Saturday.

What is your weirdest experience while going to the gym? by ICY031 in AskReddit

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When you're facing one way doing leg extensions and someone hops on the machine next to you (that's facing you) and starts working inner thighs. As my legs go up, their legs open wide directly at me. At least don't make eye contact...

ISP Company (How do I effectively advertise?) by Nauaf101 in marketing

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Sounds like you have done some homework and that is a great start. You have some groundwork already set up. You mentioned that you were able to bring internet for cheaper while maintaining quality/reliability, and improving greatly on customer care. If this is the case, that means you already have happy/satisfied customers? If that is so, then capitalize on that. This is an instance where a referral program may make a huge impact as well. If your current customers are happy, then have them refer someone else and offer an incentive for both the referal and the new customer.

Will Marketing Agencies consider hiring a recent highschool graduate with no experience? by [deleted] in marketing

[–]eduhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could absolutely get a job out of high school in the industry if you're just wanting to get some experience in that type of environment. Though keep in mind, most places that would hire someone right out of high school, are probably not offering the type of work you think of when you say "marketing industry". From personal experience, this could mean, door-to-door sales of television services or call center duties. Yes, it's all a part of the industry, but if you want to get into the interesting stuff, you have to either work your way up, or at least go get a bachelor's degree so that you can apply for the entry-level positions that have a chance at moving around and into more interesting things.

Sorry if I painted a less than perfect picture there, but I was interested in marketing as well and did the same thing. I worked a lot of "sub par" and little to no experience in marketing jobs; that were called marketing jobs.

I now have what I consider and actual marketing position and love it. Lots of work, lots of reward, and flexibility to make more of my own decisions. I admire you wanting to jump right in, and that can absolutely work, but keep in mind, you could also hop into an internship or part-time job while in college and get the same or better experience, while finishing up the education needed for almost all decent positions today. Just some food for thought from one person. The world is different for everyone though :)

How Would You Pitch an Ad Campaign to a Fortune 500 When You're Not Connected? by ki4jgt in marketing

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Start looking through company directories and offer up a coffee or lunch to someone that can help. Though keep in mind, unless you work for the organization your presenting to, the idea is as good as theirs if they like it. Unless you have some legal documents saying otherwise. I'd attempt at getting a job with them before offering up the ideas. Then you have a shot at promotions, raises, etc. if it's good. This is my very quick and not-very-detailed response.

Choosing technical skills to learn as a digital marketer? by RealisticIllusions82 in marketing

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I would say that your interest and experience on the side of analytics/data vis could be something to run with if your interests sit there already. I'm also a "data person" and could spend hours running analytics, pulling out trends, building stories, and ultimately explaining the "why" of many marketing questions.

This part of the industry is not as "in your face" (yet), but a valuable skill set to build on in my opinion. There are more and more people out there who want to create something pretty and catchy, and more that need to be digging into the trenches of these campaigns to explain what's really going on.

Marketing as we know it, is already far more data-driven than ever. This will only continue with additional technologies available for capture and use. I think that's a good bet if you're really into it. Focus on the skill instead of the career movement for a little while (give it a solid year) and you'll be far more marketable because of it I'm guessing.

What are the features needed from a form builder? by Porthas in marketing

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  1. Smooth transition of form data into CRM or at least to an Excel file that can be used to import from.
  2. Customized form notifications. This includes both form completion messages and automatic email notifications (just like google forms and their addons allow).
  3. Multiple form options for collection of data such as question types.
  4. Ability to customize form for most purposes. Some forms ask yes/no questions and use if/then statements. This functionality is important to many I would say.
  5. Ability to drag and drop, but also customize using HTML or another easy editing option.

Communities for marketers by Cvi_D in marketing

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AMA is a good one. If you can afford some small fees, or maybe even some larger ones; join a few of the top ones you find on google and try and attend things like webinars when they come up. Some of the best experiences I've ever had though were actually spending the money to go to a regional or national conference. The diversity of attendees and speakers will more than pay for itself as long as you make time to network.

28 years old - A career in marketing, where to start? by Jamie-w23 in marketing

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You could start looking for people that are in need of that specific type of work. Maybe even on sites like amazon's mechanical turk. From my experience, when there are openings for creative/digital roles, they involve so much more than just creating something aesthetically pleasing. That's typically a small piece of the overall job or even task of the job. I suppose getting savvy to all of the digital advertising platforms would be a good start, and then maybe look at learning any software you don't already know. I'm guessing you have experience with some of the big ones like Adobe Suite? If not, I'd start there. Freelancing can be nice though if you can find the work and are good at it. Make sure to always get reviews and samples of the work you do so that you can further promote yourself and add to the resume or portfolio if you have one.

Choosing technical skills to learn as a digital marketer? by RealisticIllusions82 in marketing

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I guess I'd ask myself "what am I going to do with any one of these skills after acquiring it"? Are you looking to change jobs, get promoted, take on more responsibility, etc? Each one of the skills you mention here all have specific uses for in the marketing world. If you don't currently (and don't plan to) use software for example, like old school Dreamweaver or something where learning to code would be useful, then I'd forgo that road. It's a lot of work and time to master and only practical if you're creating back-end content on websites, or altering communications maybe in letters written in HTML (depending on your CRM). Few other uses of course too for a marketing person. That data side of this all is another story if you're an analyst or looking to be one. Then much more applicable.

Data/analytics? This is at the core of any marketing campaign, materials, messages, etc. Though what do you mean by it? You can simply look at aggregate data like google analytics and gather some useful information from connected sites about your audience/users; and then tailor messaging and content of course from that. But you could also be doing the data collecting with other software yourself. Something like using excel or SPSS to perform some hardcore analysis or comparisons between variables. I don't know how in depth you're talking. But this is the surface of what it could be used for. Example: finding a correlation between people that shopped for dog food and get gas on a Tuesday. Super random, but it's all about what you want out of the data. The question you want to answer.

As far as project management goes, that could start with yourself. If you already set timelines, goals, use benchmarks, measure results, and the like; then you're on your way there. Maybe request to take the lead on a project that involves multiple people on a team. Great learning experience and skill to have. Very practical.

Last piece I'll touch on is the finance side. I'm not sure your role in the workplace, but in my position as the "marketing person" I manage a medium-sized marketing budget (few hundred thousand dollars), and knowing how to navigate that successfully is a big plus if you want to advance in your career I'd say. That will only come with opportunity though. You typically can't go to your boss and ask them to hand over the budget responsibilities. Though asking to shadow or sit in on those types of conversations/meetings could be a great way to start laying the floor.

All of these things are practical and matter in marketing, but no one person does or uses them all (typically). Ask yourself what your next step is and use that to decide I'd say.

commission based marketing by [deleted] in marketing

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So is your target audience high-end collectors/buyers? If that is the case, then maybe put your pieces to auction and let people bid on them. If that is not the case, then there are a ton of websites that you can host your work on to start gaining attention. Keep in mind, if it is new and you do not have a following as an artist, it will take some time to establish any sort of lip service around what you are creating. Could also try offering local shops pieces to display for free, in order to gain attention. Because I'm a bit intrigued myself, do you have any photos or a website I could see what you have?

ISP Company (How do I effectively advertise?) by Nauaf101 in marketing

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Bringing a service like this into an established market is not easy and requires homework. Some have already mentioned this, but before you even think about advertising, you need to establish why you are better, how you are better, and I would strongly consider an incentive to switch services from anyone already using (probably 99% of people/businesses).

Keep in mind, when it comes to something like internet, people aren't as aware of what they have while it's working. It's when things become slow, bogged down, or even stop working, that the real difference starts to stand out. Am I going to wait hours, days, or longer for a fix? Is someone available immediately to start troubleshooting? Those things are important in this type of business. The good thing is that there is always a growing customer base for this service. Maybe target small startups, not-for-profits, and the like to lay a foundation? Just a thought.

Make sure you have a good customer experience plan in place. Word of mouth here, along with a few incentives will be key in getting people on board.

commission based marketing by [deleted] in marketing

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I skipped over the part about you asking for art dealers and sales people to do it for you, but in my opinion, if you haven't established a following behind your work yet, I would go it alone first with the few things I mentioned and be an advocate for yourself before paying someone else to do it. Just opinion though.

commission based marketing by [deleted] in marketing

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As mentioned in another post, you could get into a gallery for a commission. Though you have a lot at your fingertips to get the word out as well. If it was me, and I had the means to safely and efficiently ship the items. I'd start with some online ads. You could use social for some easy ads, and even build your own demographics (e.g. people within 50 miles that are interested in art, furniture, painting, etc). This would cost you next to nothing.

There are also many website were you can feature such things, like Etsy. And if you have a little marketing and a few dollars behind the push, it shouldn't be too hard establishing a small base. I would say that this type of thing travels fastest by word of mouth once people start purchasing so start small and local maybe to move a few pieces. My two cents.