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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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5 Reasons Why Consulting Jobs are Not As Glamorous As Advertised

Tom Spencer

While most consultancies are establishing programs to reduce work hours and improve work-life balance, my personal experience revealed that this is little more than a marketing effort. On top of that, travelling every week is a lot less romantic than it sounds. It is no secret that work hours are tough, at least in many countries.

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Google Enters the Hotel Business, Takes on Advertisers Priceline, Expedia, and Trip Advisor

MishTalk

Google Inc (GOOG) is moving boldly to play a larger role in booking hotel rooms—at the risk of offending some of its most important advertisers. Google is adding more photos and reviews to its hotel listings, so they increasingly resemble those of travel search sites such as Priceline Group Inc. Priceline Group will spend more than $1.5

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178: Patrik Birkhane—Helping Us Live Healthier, Happier And More Peaceful Lives

On the Brink Podcast

I met Patrick when we were both traveling in Sicily. As we talked about our own life journeys, I learned that he has held successful positions in advertising, marketing, content development and event planning. Learn what wonderful things can come from a quiet mind.

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The Psychology Behind Marketing Online Education

Tom Spencer

No one decides on an online education based on a single advertisement or one aspect of a website. Social proof” is a key concept in neuro-marketing, the fusion of neurology, psychology and marketing. Sarah is a small business owner, and is currently learning about marketing using the internet.

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Dancing for the early adopters

Seth Godin Blog

The traveling circus didn’t have to appeal to everyone. When the public markets want the organization to move beyond novelty seekers and reach the masses. When the public markets want the organization to move beyond novelty seekers and reach the masses. Once the folks who wanted excitement were exhausted, the circus left.

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Restoring Derelict Spaces to Lease-Ready Condition

Tom Spencer

These are great for: Trial marketing a new brand, product, or testing out a new region. Advertising and Marketing. It only takes a little imagination to realize that an empty shop window makes for a great spot to place advertising and marketing. Selling seasonable items (e.g. Christmas, Halloween, etc).