A tale of two retail careers Long before they were directors at Willow Marketing, Sue Richardson and Lauren Littlefield both worked in retail, at the mall to be precise. And while they both know how to fold a three-quarter sleeve top and can remove a security tag like it’s nobody’s business, they never really considered how their time with The...
“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou A brand isn't just a thing, it's also a feeling. A feeling you build over time with each interaction your clients and customers have with your organization. So it's important to be mindful in curating this experience across...
Last month, Willow hosted our first Better U panel focused on a challenge we hear from just about every client in every industry or region: how to recruit best fit, ideal team player employees who stay and grow with the organization. Our panelists, Aman Brar, Chuck Haberman, Heather Haas and Seth Morales, all shared perspectives on the state of employment...
4 ways to hone and improve your internal marketing and communications By now, we hope anyone reading this blog understands the importance of effective marketing and communications to your business (if not, give us a call, ASAP!). However, there’s still one key area companies sometimes overlook when it comes to creating a marketing strategy: internal communications. You might not be...
Marketers discuss the future of smart data collection and interpretation Sometimes you just want a Diet Coke. Sure, it’s made with artificial sweetener, but it’s still a soda. Plus, you can enjoy it guilt-free. In the same way, advances in AI marketing trends may be artificial, but they’re no less effective. You’ve already heard me introduce some ideas about...