How Buyers Actually Make Decisions
How Buyers Actually Make Decisions
Understanding how buyers make decisions is crucial for media buyers, strategists, and conversion rate optimizers (CROs). While traditional marketing often focuses on features and benefits, the reality is that buyers...
Why Most Marketers Talk Past Their Audience
Why Most Marketers Talk Past Their Audience
In the world of marketing, it’s easy to fall into the trap of using jargon and ‘inside speak’ that can alienate your audience. You might think you’re conveying expertise, but in reality, you may be...
7 Emotional Triggers That Still Work in 2025
7 Emotional Triggers That Still Work in 2025
As we move deeper into 2025, understanding the emotional triggers that drive consumer behavior remains crucial for brand marketers and growth teams. Emotions play a significant role in...
Your Offer Is Weak (Even If Creative Is Good)
Introduction
In the world of performance marketing, there’s a common misconception that great creative execution is all you need for success. You can have eye-catching visuals and compelling copy, but if your offer isn’t strong, you’re unlikely to...
The 5-Second Test for Message Clarity
The 5-Second Test for Message Clarity
In marketing, clarity is everything. If your audience doesn’t understand your message within seconds, you risk losing their attention. That’s where the 5-second test comes in. This simple yet powerful...
Why Simple Creative Wins More Than Smart Creative
Why Simple Creative Wins More Than Smart Creative
In the fast-paced world of marketing, the battle between simple and smart creative is ongoing. While clever ideas often grab attention, it’s the straightforward, simple messaging that...
The Hidden Cost of Overcomplicated Marketing
The Hidden Cost of Overcomplicated Marketing
In the fast-paced world of marketing, simplicity is often overlooked. Many performance marketers, media buyers, and brand strategists believe that more complexity leads to better results. However,...
Story Arcs Across a 6-Email Sequence
Why Email Sequences Feel Disjointed
For many marketers, email sequences often resemble a collection of random thoughts rather than a cohesive story. Each email feels like a standalone message, lacking connection to previous or subsequent sends. This...
Story Arcs Across a 6-Email Sequence
Why Email Sequences Feel Disjointed
Many marketers approach email campaigns as standalone blasts. Each email gets its own focus, and the overall narrative often gets lost. This disjointed approach can confuse recipients, leading to disengagement.
Instead of...
Audience Segmentation: The Underrated Power Move
In the relentless quest for better ROI, performance marketers and media buyers often chase the latest shiny object-new ad formats, AI tools, or platform updates. Yet, one foundational strategy keeps delivering consistent, measurable...