How To Write A Creative Brief
Wait, WTF is a creative brief? A creative brief is a document that you give your ad agency (or graphic designer, or nephew/intern, or whoever) that tells them what you want. A well-crafted creative brief…
How to Create Content That Boosts SEO and Drives Organic Traffic
Do SEO Like The Pros Everyone is talking about SEO these days (at least, when they’re not talking about politics or what the hell is going to happen to TikTok). It’s all going to change…
How to Balance Brand Building With Performance Marketing in Advertising
Branding Building and Performance Marketing: Can They Coexist? In the ever-evolving landscape of advertising, finding the right balance between brand building and performance marketing is crucial for success. Insights from a Chief Marketing Officer and…
Brands Using Humor in their Ads
“I think boring is the ultimate sin.” — David Ogilvy, The Unpublished David Ogilvy (1985) It’s hard not to be boring. One way to avoid it is to be scary. This, unfortunately, doesn’t work that…
Lessons Learned From Failed Marketing Campaigns
Marketing Failures Aren’t The End Of The World Social media distorts reality. People post how amazing their lives are, the wonderful trips they go on, and the beautiful dishes they eat. That’s fine, but it’s…
11 Lesser-Known Online Tools & Websites Crucial for Your Business
Finding Online Tools For Your Business The internet is a big place. And with every angel startup investor throwing billions of dollars at every project on the planet, the internet keeps getting bigger. But as…
When Should A Startup Think About Branding?
The brand-building process is often misunderstood by startups, with some founders viewing it as an afterthought or something to be addressed once the company is more established. Others argue that startup branding is fundamental to…
The Most Significant Marketing Challenges for Startups and Entrepreneurs in Early Stages
Okay, so you have a damn good idea and a damn fine go-to-market strategy. You’re full of vim and vigor and vinegar and ready to work those 25-hour days to become the next [insert your…
Online Resources For A Go-To-Market Strategy For Startups
So you’re looking for help with a go-to-market strategy for your startup, huh? Well, we suggest hiring Mandel Marketing as part of our Fractional CMO services–but short of that, here are some great online resources,…
SEO Strategy for Startups: A Comprehensive Guide
Craft a Digital Presence That Resonates With A Strong SEO Strategy In the frenetic world of startups, where innovation is the currency and agility is the competitive edge, establishing a robust digital presence is not…