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What Movies Teach Us About Marketing and Storytelling
Sep 26, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Content & Storytelling
Ever wonder why certain movies captivate audiences, create loyal fanbases, and leave lasting impacts? It's because, at their core, great films understand storytelling principles that marketers often overlook.

What is Strategy? (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
Jul 24, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Marketing Strategy
Think of strategy as your game plan—but not the play-by-play. It's the overarching framework that determines how you're going to achieve your goal. It's the "how" behind the "what."
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Most Businesses Make It Hard for Customers to Buy
Jul 8, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Marketing Strategy
Ever felt frustrated trying to buy something online or get a clear answer from a business? You're not alone. And if you're a business owner or marketer, there's a chance your own company is unintentionally doing the same thing to potential customers.

Good Marketing is a Magnet
Jun 25, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Marketing Strategy
Magnetic Marketing: The Secret Isn’t What You Think. Most businesses think good marketing means appealing to as many people as possible. The opposite is true: real marketing is magnetic—it pulls in the right people and pushes the wrong ones away.

If You Don’t Truly Know Your Customer, You’re in Trouble
May 20, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Marketing Strategy
Most businesses think they know their customers. But the truth is, they’re just guessing—and that guesswork is costing them sales, loyalty, and momentum. Real growth begins when you stop assuming and start listening.

The Trust Subscription: Why Great Brands Never Go Silent
Mar 4, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Content & Storytelling
Customers don't just buy products - they invest in relationships. When brands go quiet, they break that essential connection. Every moment you're not communicating is a moment of missed opportunity. Customers want to feel connected to the brands they support

The Brutal Truth About Perfect Timing: Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Wait
Feb 10, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Marketing Strategy
Ever notice how we treat January 1st like some magical portal to transformation? Sure, the energy of a new beginning feels great (just ask Daniel Pink about temporal landmarks), but here’s the truth: waiting for the “perfect” moment to act is a myth. It’s like sitting in your driveway, waiting for every traffic light to turn green before starting your journey. Spoiler alert: it won’t happen.
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Is Your Marketing Strategy Taking the Long Route? Here’s Why You Should Reroute
Jan 8, 2025
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Michael Coogan
Marketing Strategy
Why do you need a marketing plan? Or better yet, why do you need to revisit your plan? Let me tell you a story.

Teeing Up Success: The Perfect Drive of Strategy and Execution in Marketing
Nov 18, 2024
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Michael Coogan
Marketing Strategy
You're standing on the first tee of a championship course. Your clubs are polished, your golf fit is on point, and you're ready to take on 18 holes of pure challenge. But before you even think about swinging, you've got a decision to make. Do you pull out the driver and aim for maximum distance, or do you play it safe with an iron for better accuracy?
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The Power of Brand Videos: Making a Lasting First Impression
Oct 21, 2024
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Michael Coogan
Content & Storytelling
A brand video is like a handshake—it's your chance to make a strong first impression. Just as we quickly form opinions when meeting someone new, potential customers do the same when they visit your website. Within the first 5 seconds, they decide whether to stay or leave. During that brief moment, you're not just introducing your business but also shaping how your audience perceives you moving forward.