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Triumph Thursday: Celebrate the Wins! This week, I want to celebrate the small (and big) victories that remind us why we keep showing up! One of my biggest wins is seeing the positive response to my Throwback Thursday post last week. Sharing my journey to Rank Makers Live 2019, an event that transformed how I approach social media; resonated deeply with so many of you. It’s proof that our stories matter and that success, no matter how long ago or how small, can inspire someone else to take their next step. Here’s my takeaway: 💜 Every win deserves to be celebrated. Big or small, it shows progress. 💜 Your story can motivate others. Don’t hold back, your journey matters. 💜 Consistency pays off. Keep showing up, and your efforts will bear fruit. What’s a win you’re celebrating this week? Drop it in the comments, and let’s cheer each other on! #100daysshowupwithzuria #personalbrandingwithzuria #thestorytellingtribewithzuria #Phoenixgateshub Dr Vivian Magnus

🚀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸!🚀 It may seem early, but now is the perfect time to look back at your 2024 campaigns and decide which ones deserve a shot in the 2025 awards season. We’ve recently updated our curated 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, and most major Q1 award shows have already launched with early deadlines on the horizon. Planning ahead now allows you to take advantage of early submission discounts, save on entry fees, and avoid starting 2025 with a mad awards rush. 🌟 Selecting your strong contenders and prepping entries now will set you up for a successful start to 2025! 📈 If you need help choosing your top campaigns or want more information on our curated awards directory, DM us to learn more. Let’s work together to make 2025 an award-winning year for you and your team! 🏆✨ #AwardsExperts #AwardsSeason #MarketingAwards #MediaAwards #AdvertisingAwards #EarlyPlanning #AwardWinning

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What the heck is going on the week of Apr 15th in New York? It seems like everyone I talk to is going to be in New York this week. One of the most exciting events that has come to the b2b marketing community has gotta be Goldenhour "Every company is becoming a media company" is what AudiencePlus believes. And I tend to agree. Whether its now, or a few years from now. This event could be a peek into the crystal ball of marketing's future. As marketers, we are all vying for attention. And what our buyers are asking for is content that is both educational and entertaining. The era of edutainment. This conference plans to bring a new spin on how things are doing. Creating an environment for speakers, attendees and sponsors to talk about the future of marketing. To learn best practices, what others have tried and failed at, and what is actually delivering value for their audience. Who else will be coming to Goldenhour Apr 17th? Can't wait to see you there! #Goldenhour #edutainment #FutureofMarketing

 🔔 PSA: The early bird entry deadline for the Prolific North Marketing Awards is 2nd July.    In case you missed it, these awards are the North’s flagship marketing event, where we shine a spotlight on the most incredible teams, campaigns & leaders from across the industry.    🏆 33 categories   👩⚖️ 20 independent judges  🍾 1 bloody good party Got something or someone you want to celebrate this year?   Save yourself the stress of running around last minute (and some cash) by getting your entry started this week.     👇  Link in comments to browse all the categories (give us a shout if you have any questions) #Marketing #MarketingAwards #ProlificNorth

Looking to draw a crowd at your next event while gathering valuable data for future campaigns? Have you thought about hosting a competition? Competitions are a fantastic way to engage attendees, providing them with a reason to give their contact information to you, for a chance to win a worthy prize. At Katie Thomson Marketing, we’ve mastered the art of creating interactive and engaging competitions that resonate with your business. This year, we helped our client Stags celebrate their 150th Anniversary with a unique and captivating challenge. We designed and built three clear Perspex numbers filled with red foam balls, inviting entrants to guess the number of balls for a chance to win a Greendale Group Farm Shop hamper. The result? A memorable experience that drew in the crowds. Earlier in the season, we crafted a “Where’s Wally?” style competition for Michelmores. We used a map of the UK and challenged participants to guess where one of the Partners was hiding by placing a numbered pin on the map. It was a triumph, with the board completely filled by the end of day two. If you're looking for innovative ideas to engage your audience and collect valuable data, get in touch. When attending any event, engaging with the audience is key, and obtaining valuable data will provide the platform for your follow-up campaigns. #KatieThomsonMarketing #EventEngagement #Competitions #DataCollection #EventStrategy #ClientSuccess #MarketingInnovation #OutsourcedMarketing #BusinessGrowth #AudienceEngagement

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🎯 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 - (Emma Stratton) 💡 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 - (Josh Gladstone) These are just two of the mic-drop moments from Compete Week (hosted by Klue) that are still replaying in my mind weeks later. Whether you're in product marketing, competitive intelligence, or just trying to carve out a distinct space in a crowded market, these quotes are worth sitting with. I was asked to be the official note-taker for the event (thank you for the 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳 Adam McQueen! 💜 ), which, for a note-taking enthusiast like me, was a dream come true. Why? Because competitive intelligence is all about context and clarity—and taking great notes is the first step in both. --- 📝 Here’s what the above quotes are still inspiring me to think about: 🫧 Stop sanitizing your message: Are we so focused on polishing and perfecting our narratives that we lose the raw, resonant truths that truly connect with our audiences? 🦾 Strengths vs. weaknesses: How often do we forget that differentiation isn’t just about being great at something; it’s about being better where it matters most compared to the competition? --- ✨ For those who couldn’t make it, here are links to the blog recaps from Compete Week (because no one deserves FOMO): 𝐃𝐚𝐲 1: https://lnkd.in/gsgRqtd6 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2: https://lnkd.in/gkwNvzCD --- I’d love to hear: What’s a raw, unpolished truth in your messaging that you think would land better with your audience? And how do you keep competitive intelligence actionable rather than aspirational? Big thanks to Emma S. & Josh G. and all the other presenters for sharing their wisdom and Klue for hosting such an impactful event! #CompetitiveIntelligence #ProductMarketing #MessagingMatters #CompeteWeek

Did you miss our HUG on turning current students into promoters? In Case You Missed It: We recently hosted a HUG all about effective communication strategies for current students! Learn how to transform them from satisfied customers to your biggest brand advocates. Catch the full session here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eSWWM8E4 #HubSPotHUG #StudentEngagement #PromoterPower