Shane Hackett

marketing trends have shifted fast this year

As we enter Q4, one thing is clear: marketing trends have shifted fast this year. 🚀 ✅ AI & Automation moved from novelty to necessity—reshaping content creation, personalization, and analytics. ✅ Community-driven engagement is outperforming one-way brand messaging. People want connection, not just campaigns. ✅ Short-form video remains king, but we’ve also seen a rise […]

Your marketing can’t outshine a lack of trust.

Your marketing can’t outshine a lack of trust. In an era where data drives every decision, how you collect and protect it defines your brand’s integrity. Build with transparency. Communicate with honesty. Earn trust that algorithms can’t buy. #EthicalMarketing #DataEthics #ConsumerTrust #DigitalMarketing #MarketLeverage

Brands with purpose grow deeper roots.

Brands with purpose grow deeper roots. Today’s consumers don’t just buy products—they buy values. Sustainability and purpose-driven branding aren’t trends; they’re the future of trust, loyalty, and long-term growth. 🌍 #Sustainability #PurposeDriven #BrandStrategy #MarketingThatMatters #ConsciousBrands #MarketLeverage

How to Craft an Irresistible Offer (Without Racing to the Bottom)

How to Craft an Irresistible Offer (Without Racing to the Bottom) A discount grabs attention. An irresistible offer drives action. Here’s how to build offers that convert without slashing margins: 3 Keys to an Irresistible Offer 1️⃣ Add Value, Don’t Just Subtract Price → Include bonuses, free add-ons, exclusive access, or VIP perks. 2️⃣ Create […]

Measure Awareness More Meaningfully

Brand awareness doesn’t always show up as direct conversions — but that doesn’t mean it isn’t working. Here are a few ways to measure awareness more meaningfully: • Reach & Impressions – Are more people seeing your content over time? • Engagement Quality – Comments, shares, and mentions show your message is resonating. • Branded […]

Tracking brand awareness isn’t just about direct conversions

Tracking brand awareness isn’t just about direct conversions. 📊 Even if someone doesn’t click “Buy Now,” your brand may still be winning mindshare. Here’s how to measure awareness: ✅ Social Reach & Impressions – Are more people seeing your content? ✅ Engagement Trends – Comments, shares, mentions, and saves show your message is sticking. ✅ […]

Want to amplify your marketing results?

Want to amplify your marketing results? The secret lies in integrating multiple channels! When your social media, email content, and ads all work together, you create a powerful, unified message that resonates with your audience! Integrating various marketing channels is key to maximizing your impact and reaching your audience more effectively. By combining efforts across […]

Why We Start Every Campaign With a ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Exercise

Why We Start Every Campaign With a ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Exercise Great marketing isn’t just about ideas—it’s about resilience. Before we launch any campaign, we pressure-test it by asking: What if things don’t go as planned? ✅ What happens if the budget underperforms? ✅ What if engagement is lower than expected? ✅ What if the […]

In marketing, more data isn’t always better.

In marketing, more data isn’t always better. Sometimes the smartest thing we can do is decide which KPIs not to track. Why? Because not every number tells the full story. For example: • Likes can signal reach, but they don’t always translate into meaningful engagement. • Impressions show visibility, but without context, they don’t show […]

The word “free” boosts conversions — but only in the right context.

The word “free” boosts conversions — but only in the right context. ✅ Free shipping ✅ Free trial ✅ Buy one, get one free Why do these work? Because they reduce friction and increase perceived value — without sounding like a gimmick. But outside these contexts? “Free” can backfire and make your brand sound cheap […]