by Wild Plum | Apr 9, 2024 | Brand, Community Building, Experiences
Community branding is all around. We see tourism commercials on TV and online. Algorithms send us ads on social media and in our email of places they think we’d like. We can think of iconic images of our hometowns, symbolizing what we’re known for. In Minneapolis-St....
by Wild Plum | Feb 14, 2024 | Business Strategy, Employee Development, Experiences
Your most valuable company and brand assets are your people. But today, attracting and hiring quality employees is as challenging as ever. A recent study shows that 90% of employers struggle to find skilled candidates. So when you do find talent that you hope will be...
by Wild Plum | Nov 14, 2023 | Brand, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Experiences, Marketing Strategy
In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) are gearing up for an exciting journey in 2024. Every year there are new technologies, approaches to customer engagement, and opportunities to expand your brand. Since resources for...
by Wild Plum | Sep 7, 2023 | Brand, Experiences
First impressions matter. Experiences can be the first interaction potential clients, partners, and customers have with your brand. A smoothly run event portrays your business as organized, detail-oriented, and professional. On the other hand, hiccups can produce an...
by Wild Plum | Jul 17, 2023 | Community Building, Creative, Experiences
Recently I was in the Olympic National Park revisiting a few of my favorite places, Hoh Rain Forest, and Ruby Beach. I marveled at the spectacular beauty of nature. But during my trip, a local said, “Sometimes we forget how beautiful this place is.” Now, as a...
by Wild Plum | May 2, 2023 | Digital Marketing, Experiences, Marketing Strategy
Personalization is not a new marketing technique. In fact, it’s a central tenant of many shifts in marketing approach and technology over the past decade. We can gather and store customer data from volunteered preferences to transactions. There are marketing...
