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Hi there. Quick survey. How many of you like to give away your product, service, or talent for free? I mean do work for nothing? No? I...

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There are many things that I think distinguish great copywriting, or great copywriters. Good grammar. An ability to make complex subject...

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Hey peeps, this month is my anniversary! Uh, I should clarify that. It's my work anniversary. That's what LinkedIn tells me, anyway, or...

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It is almost inevitable that brands and organizations will make a social media post in the wake of a major news story that grips a...

Recently, my better half and I opted to stream The Last Blockbuster on Netflix. You know, because we are interested in pop culture,...

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Sorry. Elton John once said it seemed to be the hardest word, and he was on to something, at least based on the way that organizations...

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