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It’s often the perception that once the contract is signed, the client’s job is over, and the agency’s job begins. But clients should be asking at least five things from their agency partners … Make sure to have these 5 key conversations as you begin to work with an agency.
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Using Front Line Staff as Brand Ambassadors
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Email Marketing for Tourism
Most of us receive many – maybe even hundreds of – emails a day. To break through the clutter of newsletters, notifications, sales and promotions,…
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When getting started with a communications or marketing agency, there are a few things every potential client considers. Scope of work, price of services, and…
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