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Words Matter
The other day I was at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago with my family. About halfway through our visit, we had stopped to eat a snack downstairs near the...
Is it too late to start an ads strategy?
Is it too late to start an ads strategy? In my opinion...no! It's never too late to start utilizing ads in your business's marketing strategy, especially if...
Marketing Terms Explained
When you start working with a marketing agency like ours, you may start hearing marketing terms and phrases that are new to you. We've put together a list of...
How to Sell Without Being Salesy
This week, I joined Julia on the Marketing in the Wild podcast to talk about how to sell without being salesy. You can listen to the episode by clicking the...
What is StoryBrand?
StoryBrand is a framework that helps clarify your messaging so you can create marketing that compels your audience to take action. But, here at Stratos, we...
How Lead Generation Is like a Gumball Machine
Remember those candy dispensers at the mall that you could put a quarter in, twist the dial, and get candy? Side note: I always opted for the Runts candy… and...
Which platform should you use to build a new e-commerce website?
"I'm building a new website. What platform should I use!?" We hear this question all. the. time. So we decided to help you answer it! Here, we're going to...
Three Mistakes New Content Creators Make
Do you ever see these influencers go from zero to a million followers and wonder, "How can I do that?" Do you ever crave the rush of arguing with someone...
On Sensitive and Inclusive Marketing
How do you include sensitivity and inclusivity in your marketing? In a recent episode of our podcast Marketing in the Wild, I shared a personal reflection...
3 Basic Ways to Start Using SEO in Your Marketing
The ultimate purpose of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is to get your business more organic website leads. The easier it is for potential clients to find...
Marketing Checklist Basics
I’ve realized that pretty much every marketer has a marketing checklist out there. But the problem is that, when it comes to marketing, it’s really confusing...
Four Things I’m Doing Differently in my Nonprofit Messaging Since Working at Stratos
Ten years ago I started a nonprofit that partners with local Tanzanians to provide free education and resources to vulnerable children in their community. We...
Four Simple Emails You Can Send This Week
BE HONEST. Have you dropped into the inboxes of your audience recently? If you haven't, I have four ideas to get you started on an email you can send this...
Three Ways You Can Use StoryBrand Strategically in Your Marketing (Other Than in Your Copy)
Sometimes, people think the StoryBrand framework only applies to the copy of websites and emails. In reality, it’s a tool you can use to strategically align...
Why We Love Around
We didn't know we needed a Zoom replacement... until we found Around. And now that we are official converts, we thought we'd share a few of our favorite...
The Top 12 Questions You Should Ask when Hiring a Social Media Manager
Over the past few years, we’ve talked with business owners and social media managers about the quirks around social media growth. We’ve compiled a list of...
Reels Inspo and Examples We’ve Gathered for You
Hey friends. You’ve probably heard us talking about breaking into the reels game lately. It’s something we are doing for a number of reasons: It...
Three Books I’m Loving Right Now
I stopped reading for 3 years after college. After spending hours in textbooks, I just couldn’t pick up a book without falling asleep. While I have started...
A Behind the Scenes Look at Widows Lost & Found
Each individual team member at Stratos has their own unique passion projects and things we devote our time and energy to outside of work. From nonprofits to...
3 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and PIVOT Your strategy
I haven't even been in the marketing field for 2 years and I have already come to understand just how often the world of marketing is changing. From hashtag...
Planning for the New Year
Have you started to think about your marketing plan for this upcoming year? As you do, here are a few questions you can think through: What worked well? Think...
How to Get Excited About Social Media Again
The other day, a neighbor asked me what my least favorite part about marketing is, and without hesitation, I said, “Social media.” Then, they asked me why....
From MIW Podcast: Behind the Scenes of the MIW Brand ft. Savannah Guthrie
This week, we’d like to share with you an episode from Stratos’ Marketing in the Wild Podcast. In this episode, Stratos graphic designer, Savannah, talks...
What the heck goes in a brand book?
This post is adapted from our podcast episode, The Difference Between Branding vs. Marketing. Listen to the whole episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or...